Public Administration and Policy

Entry requirements

Applicants for degrees by research should have at least a good Honours degree or equivalent academic qualification.

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Months of entry

September

Course content

Our PhD in Public Administration and Policy offers you the chance to conduct pioneering research, develop essential skills, and thrive in a supportive academic community. With personalised support from leading academics, you'll develop the expertise necessary to undertake excellent and impactful research in the fields of public administration, policy and governance.

Course highlights

The Department of Public Administration and Policy (DPAP) produces world-leading research, teaching, and impact in public administration and policy. We welcome PhD students from all over the world, conducting fascinating research in a wide range of topics in the fields of public administration, policy and governance.

Course delivery

As a PhD student, you will take a number of research training modules in your first year and may attend further courses offered by the Department or the University that enhance your personal discipline-specific and transferable skills.

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Information for international students

For those whose first language is not English, an IELTS Certificate is required. You can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways:

• by holding an English language qualification to the right level - IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band
• by taking and successfully completing one of our English courses for international students

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Fees and funding

Paying your tuition fees

Tuition fees can either be paid in full or by instalments. You can check whether you are eligible for UK or international fees with our admissions team.

Funding options

A range of funding opportunities are available to for prospective PhD students, including:

• Region and country-specific scholarships
• Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) scholarships via the Midlands Graduate School

You can find a full list of available scholarships and finding opportunities on the School's Doctoral Research Scholarships and funding page.

Scholarships are highly competitive, with limited funding available. It is essential that all applications for scholarships are carefully prepared, and include all necessary documentation. Incomplete applications cannot be considered for scholarship funding.

The majority of funding opportunities have deadlines early in the new year so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

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