HP413      Half Unit
Global Health Policy Capstone Project

This information is for the 2025/26 session.

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The Global Health Policy Capstone Project offers students the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge to real-world challenges in global health policy. Working in groups, students will collaborate with global health organisations to address pressing issues, develop research-based solutions, and present their findings to stakeholders.

The course focuses on key objectives, including enhancing research and policy analysis skills, understanding decision-making processes in global health organisations, and addressing ethical and cultural considerations in global health interventions.

Students will deliver two primary outcomes: an assessed final report (max 10,000 words) and an unassessed company presentation. Teams will be formed based on company preferences, and all projects will adhere to the ethics guidelines set by LSE.

Throughout the course, students will develop essential skills for communicating with diverse stakeholders, navigating complex policy environments, and making practical contributions to global health policy.

1.5 hours of lectures in the Autumn Term.
7.5 hours of workshops in the Winter Term.

Continuous assessment in April

The formative assessment for the Global Health Policy Capstone Project is designed to provide students with continuous feedback and opportunities for improvement throughout the course. Regular meetings with academic mentors and partner organisations will allow students to refine their research focus, align their work with organisational goals, and address any challenges collaboratively. These sessions are integral to the learning process, helping students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills. The iterative nature of this feedback ensures that students can enhance the quality of their final outputs while building confidence in their ability to navigate real-world global health policy environments.

Learning Log / reflective learning report (20%, 1000 words)

Capstone (80%, 8000 words) in August

This component of assessment includes an element of group work.

The summative assessment for the Global Health Policy Capstone Project is designed to provide students with an opportunity to integrate their academic learning with practical application, addressing real-world challenges in global health policy. Through the final group report and company presentation, students will demonstrate their ability to conduct thorough policy analysis, communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences, and propose actionable recommendations. This assessment not only showcases their mastery of the programme's core concepts but also equips them with critical professional skills such as teamwork, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate complex data into practical solutions. These experiences are invaluable for students pursuing careers in global health policy and related fields.

Group Project (80%) – All students are expected to contribute equally to the final submission.
Individual Reflective Statement (20%) – A self-evaluation of 700 - 1000 words (The reflective statement should include an evaluation of the project as a whole, a clear account of the student's individual contributions (including specific sections), and a critical reflection on group dynamics).

An alternative assessment pathway is available in situations where groups are dissolved or individual students are removed from groups usually, but not exclusively, for disciplinary, client related or personal reasons. The suitability of this pathway is determined by the respective Programme Director and/or Head of Teaching.