Overview

This Public Policy course at University of Nottingham provides comprehensive analysis on public sector reforms, including evidence-based policy and practice. It supports creating greater capacity within the public and voluntary sectors to conduct, commission and evaluate research as a contribution to the achievement of public goals. You will be assigned two supervisors who will support and guide you throughout the course.

Features

The flexible nature of the course allows you to study while also meeting your career commitments and the needs of your employer. For example, if your employer requires regular feedback, we will build this into the course for you.

You can also tailor the course to suit your needs and research interests by choosing modules that align with your thesis.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Policy Analysis: Concepts and Theories

Public Management and Governance

Dynamics of International Social Policy

Research Design and Methods

Proposal for Research in Public Policy or Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-16 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7

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100

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Policy View 51 other PhDs in Public Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent) in any discipline and two years of work experience in a related field

We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.

Tuition Fee

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International

21500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21500 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

5100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5100 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Nottingham

583 - 978 GBP /month

Living costs

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