PhD in Public Policy

Overview

The Public Policy programme at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) combines advanced core methodologies, disciplinary foundation courses in microeconomics and political contexts, specialization track seminars, comprehensive doctoral examinations, and dissertation research. Candidates specialize in distinct tracks, such as Evaluation and Analytical Methods, Health Policy, Public Management, Educational Policy, Emergency and Disaster Health Systems, Policy History, or Economics, integrating cross-disciplinary electives.

Key Facts

Primary doctoral research domains include advanced quantitative econometrics and causal inference; social inequality, labor, and economic policy; public organization theory, emergency health management, and governance; and historical development of public policies and health systems.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Research Methodology
• Theory and Practice of Policy Analysis
• Statistical Analysis
• Social Sciences Approaches to Policy Analysis
• Political and Social Context of the Policy Process
• Microeconomics for Public Policy
• Social Inequality and Social Policy

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Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

• GPA: 3

English requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 115
• TOEFL iBT: 80
• PTE Academic: 53
• IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

• The application will prompt you to provide the names and emails of at least 3 faculty recommenders, a statement of goals, and a list of colleges attended, majors and GPAs, as well as scores on the GRE general test* and the TOEFL Scores (for international applicants). You will also need to submit official transcripts from each university attended.
• A current resume is also required by the programme, and may be linked to the application.

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Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

International: 40,489 AUD / year (≈ 29,010 USD / year)