Overview

The degree will prepare individuals to study issues facing society in the context of public, private, and non-profit organizations and institutions. The program is interdisciplinary and draws upon faculty from across the college.

The degree program is designed to prepare students to enter the academic world at the college or university level or to conduct research as an analyst within a public, private or nonprofit organization.

Career Possibilities

The Ph.D. in Public Affairs program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is designed to prepare students for several career options. First, students will be prepared for work in an academic career at the college or university level. Second, the degree provides students with the opportunity to work in a variety of organizations as a research analyst.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Origins and Development of Public Policy in America

Role of Government in Society

Institutions and Policy Decisions

Public Affairs as a Profession

Theory and Design of Research

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

65

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

46 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Policy Political Science View 84 other PhDs in Political Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

GRE^®

153 _(verbal)

144 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

65

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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General requirements

A graduate degree (master's or another advanced degree, i.e. J.D.) from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (competitive GPAs are expected to be 3.7 or higher) on a 4.0 scale.

Three letters of recommendation that speak to the applicant's, character, work ethic and potential to successfully complete advanced graduate work at the doctoral level. Letters are preferred from at least one individual that has served as a faculty or academic supervisor, and at least one from an individual that has supervised or worked with the applicant within a work setting.

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Tuition Fee

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International

25934 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25934 USD per year
National

25644 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25644 USD per year
In-State

7502 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7502 USD per year

Living costs for Las Vegas

880 - 1430 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Career Possibilities

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Las Vegas

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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