Professional Doctorate in Public Policy and Political Economy
University of BuckinghamBuckingham, United Kingdom
Course overview
Start and duration Sep, 4 years Level Research Qualification Professional Doctorate UK fees From £6,200 per year* International fees From £6,200 per year* Campus Online School School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Key highlights
- Designed for current or former public policy practitioners
- Suits professionals from think tanks, charities, journalism and civil service
- Open to central bank staff and political researchers
- Economics and politics teachers can also take the programme
- Delivered online, allowing study alongside professional work
Entry requirements
TEACHING & ASSESSMENT COURSE FEES SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES HOW TO APPLY About the course View full details of this course in the Curriculum Handbook This unique Professional Doctorate in Public Policy and Political Economy programme is aimed at individuals who are working in, or who have previously worked in, an area of public policy practice (for example, a think tank, charity, in journalism, in the civil service or a central bank, or as a political researcher). Teachers of economics and politics can also take the programme.
Scholarships
Beloff Scholarships
Two scholarships of £2,500 are available to students who show an interest in and passion for political economy applied to public policy and who join the programme in September.
Up to £2,500Postgraduate First-Class Scholarship
The scholarship will reduce tuition fees by 33% for new UK and international postgraduate students.
Careers this course leads to
- Policy adviser
- Think tank researcher
- Civil servant
- Economic policy analyst
- Political researcher
- Central bank economist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £6,200 per year | International: £6,200 per year
Admission
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