Overview
Combining advanced training in policy research and analysis with a thesis based on original research, it is built around a cohort model and can be spread out over four to eight years.
Throughout the course, you will have access to a wide range of sector-specific expertise across the University, including industrial strategy, international development, health, education and digital public policy.
Aims
This Policy Research and Practice course at the University of Bath is designed to:
- give particular priority to multidisciplinary research and learning relevant to the workplace, to enhance the academic and the professional contribution that policymakers and practitioners can make to theory and practice in their field.
- engage current practitioners with knowledge, awareness and understanding of philosophical, organisational, political, social, economic, managerial, interpersonal, and technical dimensions of policy.
- broaden capability to understand critical issues facing policymakers in diverse fields and contexts.
- provide students with a strong foundation from which they can hone their specific interests towards the conduct of supervised research and make an original contribution to their field.
- support you in publishing and disseminating your research.
Programme Structure
Optional units include:- international development policy
- education policy
- health policy
- digital public policy
- industrial strategy: science, technology and place
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Public Policy Social Policy View 53 other PhDs in Public Policy in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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
Academic requirements
- First or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject, from a recognised university.
- Advanced qualification (MEd, MA or MPhil) in a related field. Where professional experience is extensive and has involved research practice, this requirement may be waived.
- Appropriate professional experience in the practice of policy or a related field. Students in the programme will normally be expected to have at least three years of experience
Two references are required. At least one of these should be an academic reference from your most recent place of study.
Tuition Fee
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International
7750 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7750 GBP per year during 96 months. -
National
6300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6300 GBP per year during 96 months.
Living costs for Bath
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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