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Overview
This Public Policy and Governance at the University of New South Wales combines postgraduate coursework study in advanced policy work with doctoral research.
Our professional degree in applied research draws on your real-world policy knowledge and develops your policy leadership, expertise and research skills.
Working with some of Australia’s leaders in public policy and governance, students will develop broad research and analytical skills and conduct their own original research that will contribute to academic scholarship in their area of interest.
Careers
Leadership in professional policy work requires experience, in-depth applied study and sophisticated research skills.
The Professional Doctorate in Public Policy & Governance prepares mid-career policy makers for policy leadership roles within their relevant professional field.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The Public Policy and Governance (PrDoc) is designed as a three year full-time equivalent program, structured as one-third coursework (equivalent to one year full-time, Year 1) and two-thirds research (equivalent to two years full-time, Years 2 and 3).
- All coursework must be completed before the commencement of the dissertation.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 65
TOEFL® IBT 94
Credits
144 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Administration Public Policy View 3 other PhDs in Public Policy in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 65
TOEFL® IBT 94
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS Course Code: 084048M
- A minimum 2 years post-qualifying professional policy practice experience within either the government, nongovernment or private sectors;
- A demonstrated capacity for independent research under the guidance of a supervisor at the doctoral level;
- A first-class (High Distinction) Honours degree or equivalent in a cognate discipline such as social sciences or policy.
Tuition Fee
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Public Policy and Governance.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
226 countries / Need-based
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Various benefits
Grant
31 Oct 2022
Deadline
Australia
Federation University - MACC Scholarship
5000 AUD
Grant
05 May 2023
Deadline
Australia / Merit-based
International MVC Scholarship
2000 AUD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline
Australia / Merit-based
MVC Access Scholarships
1000 AUD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
Australia / Merit-based
MVC Young Chef’s Club Award
2000 AUD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
2 countries / Merit-based
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
40000 AUD
Grant
30 Sep 2023
Deadline
2 countries / Merit-based
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
40000 AUD
Grant
30 Sep 2023
Deadline
Australia / Merit-based
MVC Vocational Education scholarships
2000 AUD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
Australia / Merit-based
Federation University Australia Staff Scholarship TAFE
1000 USD
Grant
03 Mar 2023
Deadline
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline
Australia / Need-based
Australia Awards Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
29 Apr 2022
Deadline
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline
Australia / Merit-based
SCHOLARSHIP 2022
4000 AUD
Grant
20 Nov 2022
Deadline
Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline
Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
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