Understand basic concepts of international and space law, explore the four eras of COPOUS governance and identify challenges with national space policy. Follows the UNOOSA ‘Education Curriculum on Space Law’.
Duration
10 weeks
Weekly study
7 – 10 hours
Location
100% online
Certification
Digital
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- Welcome! Meet other members of your cohort and familiarise yourself with the online learning space.
- Module 1: The importance and goals of public policy
- Module 2: Individuals and strategic interactions
- Module 3: Institutions and public policy
- Module 4: Quantitative skills for public policy
- Module 5: Policy evaluation
- Module 6: Policy communication
- Module 7: Public policy processes
- Module 8: Representation, accountability, and public policy
- Module 9: The politics of public policy
- Module 10: Challenges for public policy
- Mini project: Throughout the course, you will build your own Space Policy Brief, based on existing research and with a focus of your choice.
- This course is 100% online delivery, using text, diagrams and videos.
- A weekly online drop-in session will give you a chance to ask any questions and meet other members of your cohort. This is optional and is typically held mid-week, evening time (UK).
- You can also use the online forums to ask questions and chat with other members of your cohort.
- Modules are released on a weekly basis, to be completed in your own time.
- Learning materials will be provided online and available as a PDF download.
- Real-world case studies, research and space policies are used throughout.
No prior learning is required for this course.
The course is currently delivered in simple English. Any technical terminology used as part of the course, will be explained.
Assessment is ongoing and includes weekly quizzes and an end of assignment mini project.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a digital certificate of competence issued by the Centre of Astrosociology. File is provided in PDF format, A4, for you to print.
Helen Rankin is an astrosociologist with a focus on social and economic legacy of outer space activities.
