Master of Public Policy
- Salt Lake City, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
An interdisciplinary doctorate combining social science and legal perspectives with research methods.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Public Policy and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Public Policy Research Assistant
- Program Coordinator
- Project Assistant
- Research and Policy Associate
Curriculum
- Students complete 55 semester hours with a B+ or higher in each course
- Including a seminar on policy theory
- Then pass an annual review and a comprehensive examination
- Form a dissertation committee
- Present a dissertation proposal and defend the dissertation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed four-year bachelor degree (US regionally accredited
- Or foreign equivalent recognised by the country Ministry of Higher Education)
- Plus department-specific materials
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 110
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $31,406 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Social & Behavioral Science |
| Department | Master of Public Policy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | University of Utah has international student support scholarships and college or department funding opportunities. Some international awards require prior enrollment and have separate eligibility conditions. Graduate funding must be confirmed with the program. |
Scholarships
University of Utah has international student support scholarships and college or department funding opportunities. Some international awards require prior enrollment and have separate eligibility conditions. Graduate funding must be confirmed with the program.
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Tuition is $31,406 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The estimated living cost is $11,600 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110, IELTS 6.5.
University of Utah has international student support scholarships and college or department funding opportunities. Some international awards require prior enrollment and have separate eligibility conditions. Graduate funding must be confirmed with the program.