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 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

46 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Policy Political Science View 75 other PhDs in Public Policy 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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65

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80

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Other requirements

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

24050 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24050 USD per year
National

24050 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24050 USD per year
In-State

7094 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7094 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

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Las Vegas

Funding

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