Master of Public Policy
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Knoxville, 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: 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
- 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
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 120
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
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 | $32,462 - $54,267, $43,365 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $60 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Knoxville |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available through the university colleges and academic departments. The Global Ambassador Scholarship is restricted to eligible incoming first-year international undergraduates and does not apply to every graduate program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
152 days left
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available through the university colleges and academic departments. The Global Ambassador Scholarship is restricted to eligible incoming first-year international undergraduates and does not apply to every graduate program.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $32,462 - $54,267, $43,365 USD per year. The application fee is $60 USD. The estimated living cost is $23,937 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120, IELTS 6.5.
Scholarships may be available through the university colleges and academic departments. The Global Ambassador Scholarship is restricted to eligible incoming first-year international undergraduates and does not apply to every graduate program.