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.

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

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

46 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy Political Science View 97 other PhDs in Political Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

GRE^®

153 _(verbal)

144 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

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6.5

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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

25985 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25985 USD per year
National

25695 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25695 USD per year
In-State

7553 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7553 USD per year

Living costs for Las Vegas

880 - 1430 USD /month

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