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Master of Public Policy

University of Connecticut

  • Storrs, 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: 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's degree (4-year US equivalent) from an accredited institution
  • Third-party NACES/AICE credential evaluation for non-US transcripts (some programs opt out)
  • GRE/GMAT per program.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (4-year US equivalent) from an accredited institution, Third-party NACES/AICE credential evaluation for non-US transcripts (some programs opt out), GRE/GMAT per program.

Documents you’ll need

  • Bachelor Degree Transcript
  • Bachelor Degree Certificate
  • English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

  1. 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
  2. Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$41,424 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$8,300 USD

Program details

CampusHartford campus
Faculty or schoolThe Graduate School
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value42
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.