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Master of Public Policy

University of Tennessee

  • Knoxville, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

An interdisciplinary doctorate combining social science and legal perspectives with research methods.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level; a new 12 months at each higher level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees (E-Verify employer, Form I-983)): 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

  • Bachelor degree equivalent to a US bachelor degree from a recognised institution. Non-US degrees need a minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (3.3 with prior graduate work); US degrees 2.7 overall or 3.0 in the senior year. Programmes may require GRE or GMAT and set higher standards.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree equivalent to a US bachelor degree from a recognised or accredited institution, GRE or GMAT and departmental application may be required by the programme, International students on a student visa must pursue an on-campus degree programme (no non-degree admission)

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo 120

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's own deadline; for F and J visas the Graduate School deadlines are online submission 15 Apr (fall)
  2. 15 Jun (spring)
  3. 15 Oct (summer)
  4. with files complete by 15 May
  5. 1 Oct and 15 Feb. Apply online to the Graduate School and your department (application fee on the pages read). Provide transcripts for a US-equivalent bachelor degree
  6. English scores (TOEFL iBT 80
  7. IELTS 6.5
  8. Duolingo 120) and any GRE
  9. GMAT or letters the programme asks for. After admission
  10. send the visa documents to the Center for Global Engagement for the I-20
  11. then apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$32,462 - $54,267 USD
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Program details

CampusKnoxville
Faculty or schoolHoward H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Study paceFull-time
Post-study stayUp to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level; a new 12 months at each higher level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees (E-Verify employer, Form I-983)
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

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  • Program starts

    January 2028

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.