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Master of Public Policy

University of Central Florida

Orlando, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

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

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
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

Bachelor degree from an accredited or governmentally recognised institution with GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate work or the last 60 upper-division hours
English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 120)
Programmes may require GRE or GMAT and other items.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (US or equivalent foreign) from an accredited or governmentally recognised institution, UCF College of Graduate Studies does the international credential evaluation, Some programmes require a WES, Silny or TEC course-by-course evaluation, GRE or GMAT where the programme requires, Per-programme extras (resume, Goal statement, Recommendation letters).

Documents you’ll need

Bachelor Degree Transcript
Bachelor Degree Certificate
English Proficiency Results if required
Program-Specific Supplemental Materials if applicable.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,077 USD
Application fee	$30 USD
Deposit	$45,912 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Community Innovation and Education
Department	Public Administration, Schl of
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.