Bachelor of Public Policy
- Tampa, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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
- Official secondary school transcript (first-year) or official college transcripts (transfer) with national exam results
- Essay
- International Student Financial Form
- No minimum GPA published
- Holistic review
- English: IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- Duolingo 110
- SAT/ACT optional.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.0 (79 if taken before 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo 110
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Transcripts
- Application Essay
- English Language Proficiency Evidence
- International Student Financial Form
How to apply
- Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
- Qualifications
- applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $37,260 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $40 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Tampa campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education |
| Department | Political Science and International Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | International undergraduate admission applicants are considered for academic merit scholarships subject to published eligibility and available funding. The university does not offer merit scholarships for general graduate programs through the same process. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
61 days left
Scholarships
International undergraduate admission applicants are considered for academic merit scholarships subject to published eligibility and available funding. The university does not offer merit scholarships for general graduate programs through the same process.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $37,260 USD per year. The application fee is $40 USD. The estimated living cost is $26,936 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.0 (79 if taken before 2026-01-21), Duolingo 110, IELTS Academic 6.5.
International undergraduate admission applicants are considered for academic merit scholarships subject to published eligibility and available funding. The university does not offer merit scholarships for general graduate programs through the same process.