Fairfax,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Public Policy in Fairfax United States | George Mason University
George Mason University
|
Fairfax United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
38,076
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
54 months
Develop expertise in policy analysis and execution while preparing to become a leader in the policy field through George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government doctoral program in Public Policy.
Expert policy analysis and implementation skills are in high demand across all government levels, as well as in private and nonprofit organizations. With the Schar School faculty's broad expertise and diverse academic focus, students can explore numerous research areas. The program's interdisciplinary nature allows for flexibility—there are no predetermined fields of study, enabling you to create your own research focus. Additionally, you may pursue your research through one of the specialized emphasis areas.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
An earned baccalaureate degree from a Mason-recognized accredited institution of higher education, or international equivalent, verified from copies of unofficial transcripts uploaded to the online application portal.
Copies of unofficial university transcripts from any earned degree uploaded to the online application portal from all universities attended.
All transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be translated into English, if applicable, and submitted for evaluation to the Mason Office of Admissions. Mason will provide evaluation service free of charge for all international transcripts, however, some programs may request an outside evaluation be completed.
A minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale in baccalaureate study
A current resume.
Two letters of recommendation from professional or academic contacts. (It is strongly recommended that at least one letter is from academia.)
A 750-1,000 word written statement of your academic and professional goals. Please state your purpose in undertaking graduate study with this program. This statement should address your intellectual interests, academic objectives, career goals, and proposed topic(s) of graduate study. You should also explain how this program will help you fulfill your academic and professional objectives. The statement is a critical component of the application.
Writing sample (approximately 10-25 pages in length) such as a technical report, professional publication, or term or seminar paper.
IELTS - 7.0 overall, 6.5 subscore in all sections
TOEFL iBT - 100 overall, 23 subscore in all sections
Copies of unofficial university transcripts from any earned degree uploaded to the online application portal from all universities attended.
All transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be translated into English, if applicable, and submitted for evaluation to the Mason Office of Admissions. Mason will provide evaluation service free of charge for all international transcripts, however, some programs may request an outside evaluation be completed.
A minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale in baccalaureate study
A current resume.
Two letters of recommendation from professional or academic contacts. (It is strongly recommended that at least one letter is from academia.)
A 750-1,000 word written statement of your academic and professional goals. Please state your purpose in undertaking graduate study with this program. This statement should address your intellectual interests, academic objectives, career goals, and proposed topic(s) of graduate study. You should also explain how this program will help you fulfill your academic and professional objectives. The statement is a critical component of the application.
Writing sample (approximately 10-25 pages in length) such as a technical report, professional publication, or term or seminar paper.
IELTS - 7.0 overall, 6.5 subscore in all sections
TOEFL iBT - 100 overall, 23 subscore in all sections
Tuition
USD
38,076