Overview

USSP is widely recognised as a world-leading centre for innovative, interdisciplinary research with high international impact. CCP works with academics across the University and builds partnerships with the policy community, to foster joint working and evidence-based policymaking.

Key Features

The Social and Public Policy programme offered by University of Glasgow is for students who are eager to shape the future of national and international governance and policymaking.

This programme is designed to attract the next generation of thought leaders in social and public policy. And welcomes both full-time students embarking on academic or professional careers and those already working in relevant sectors, seeking part-time doctoral study to advance their expertise.

Programme Structure

Areas of interest:

Comparative and international public policy

Welfare and social security

Health service and public health policy

Collaborative governance

Public service reform

Public administration

Policy process and decision making in government

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Policy Social Policy View 53 other PhDs in Social Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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66

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

The research degree applicants will usually possess a good Master’s degree (or overseas equivalent), with a significant component in social policy, public policy, or a related social sciences field.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27720 GBP / year

≈ 27720 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

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

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Glasgow

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