PhD Public Policy
Keele University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Keeles recent initiatives to create a major activity in public policy are encapsulated both by the creation of the School of Social Sciences and Public Policy (2016) and the Research Centre for Social Policy.OverviewStaff are available to supervise doctorates and other research degrees in the theory and practice of public-policy making and implementation – reflecting their interests in political theory, political institutions, public policy implementation studies, organisational studies and ...Read more

Keeles recent initiatives to create a major activity in public policy are encapsulated both by the creation of the School of Social Sciences and Public Policy (2016) and the Research Centre for Social Policy.

Overview

Staff are available to supervise doctorates and other research degrees in the theory and practice of public-policy making and implementation – reflecting their interests in political theory, political institutions, public policy implementation studies, organisational studies and strategic management.

Research interests

Explanations of national and international policymaking

Regional and local policy implementation

UK student visa regulations mean that students classed as overseas for fees purposes may normally only register on a full-time basis, unless they are Distance Learners.

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WUSCA ranking:
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93/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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47th
CUG Ranking
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61st

Entry requirements

Students require an Honours degree with a first or 2.1 classifications, or the equivalent if you have been educated outside the UK. Any other academic and/or professional qualifications you may have been also considered, and in some cases form an integral part of the entrance requirement. 

Tuition fees

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£4,712 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The fee given is for 2023/24 entry. There may be a slight increase in the year 2024/25.

£16,042 per year

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Students from EU

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£16,042 per year

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Uni info

Keele University
Staffordshire Keele Staffordshire ST5 5BG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Stoke-on-Trent  4.6 miles away

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