Doctor of Public Policy

Program Overview

This PhD program in Public Policy and Management offers a comprehensive education in policy analysis, governance, and research methods. Students undertake a 60-80,000-word thesis, which may cover multiple inter-related projects. The program provides flexible study options, tailored guidance from supervisors, and a supportive research environment. Graduates pursue careers in academia, industry, and various sectors, with 100% securing graduate-level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year 1: 120 credits of taught modules
• Year 2-3 (Full-time) / Year 3-6 (Part-time): Writing a 60-80,000-word thesis
• Thesis: May cover up to three discrete but inter-related projects; minimum word count for each topic is 20,000
• Modules:
• 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

Assessment:

• Viva voce examination on thesis

Teaching:

• Two supervisors provide support and guidance
• School-wide PhD seminars provide support and knowledge
• Researcher training and development through the Researcher Academy

Careers:

• Careers in academia, industry, housing, research, marketing, support work, human resources, and journalism
• 100% of postgraduates from the School of Sociology and Social Policy secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation
• Average annual salary for graduates: £34,804

Other:

• Flexible study options to meet career commitments
• Tailored course to suit individual needs and research interests
• Cutting-edge research in sociology, social and public policy, criminology, cultural studies, and social work
• Interdisciplinary research that produces theoretically innovative and empirically robust knowledge

• Home / UK: £5,100
• International: £21,500