Professional Doctorate in Public Policy and Governance in Sydney Australia | The University of New South Wales

The University of New South Wales | Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 36,240
(c. USD26,201.09)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The UNSW Professional Doctorate in Public Policy and Governance prepares policy professionals for senior positions in shaping public policy. This program blends advanced policy coursework with doctoral-level research, creating an applied research degree that builds upon your practical policy experience while enhancing leadership capabilities, specialized knowledge, and investigative techniques. Students collaborate with Australia's foremost policy and governance experts, cultivating comprehensive analytical abilities as they undertake original research that advances academic understanding in their chosen field.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

A minimum two years post-qualifying professional policy practice experience within either the government, non-government or private sectors.
A demonstrated capacity for independent research under the guidance of a supervisor at the doctoral level.
A first or upper-class 2nd (Distinction) Honours degree or equivalent in an associated discipline such as social sciences or policy.

IELTS - 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)
TOEFL iBT - 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking)

Tuition AUD 36,240

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