Charlotte,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Public Policy in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Charlotte United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,645
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Public Policy Ph.D. program at UNC Charlotte equips students for careers as researchers, policymakers, and analysts across government agencies, non-profits, private sector organizations, and academic institutions. The program's intellectual framework revolves around three core principles:
Multidisciplinary Approach: Sound policy development and analysis draw from multiple fields of study. Public policy demands an understanding of historical contexts, cultural factors, political systems, institutional frameworks, geographic influences, and economic conditions that shape community challenges.
Practical, Data-Driven Policy Work: As a fundamentally applied field, public policy aims to produce actionable insights and rigorous analysis. While grounded in theory, policy research ultimately serves to enhance public debate and inform governmental choices.
Location-Specific Inquiry: Meaningful policy analysis requires geographic and political context. The program emphasizes real-world research using concrete data within specific governmental and regional settings.
UNC Charlotte's Public Policy program takes an interdisciplinary approach to examining how policies are created, enacted, and assessed. It emphasizes both practical competencies and theoretical knowledge, enabling students to analyze institutional structures and develop effective policies within complex political landscapes.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
enerally, application files considered for admissions will meet or exceed the following guidelines:
A master's degree in a social science or other field related to public policy is required for admission to full standing in the Ph.D. in Public Policy. Students should have a GPA of at least 3.3 in their master's degree coursework.
Admission to the program will require strong scores on the verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing sections of the Graduate Record Examination. The Graduate Record Examination is a required part of the application package is not waived for any applicant.
Three strong, positive recommendations. Instructions for recommendations are included in the online application process. Personal letters of reference can be uploaded with your additional application documents. All letters should be written by individuals in a position to judge the applicant's likely success in a Ph.D. level program. Letters should address the applicant's suitability for a Ph.D. program and ability to complete the program in a timely fashion.
Admission to the program of students who are not native English speakers will require strong scores on the TOEFL or IELTS exams. The TOEFL exam of language ability is a required part of the application package for non-native English speakers. (If you have completed a degree where instruction is provided in English, we can waive this requirement.)
This program emphasizes the quantitative and analytical skills necessary to confront the challenges of contemporary policy dilemmas that communities face at the local, state, federal, and international levels. The Director and Admissions Committee give preference to applicants who show evidence of coursework or other experience that demonstrates a high level of skill in economics and quantitative analysis.
A minimum TOEFL score of 220 (computer-based), 557 (paper-based), or 83 (Internet-based) or a minimum IELTS band score of 6.5 required from any applicant whose native language is not English
A master's degree in a social science or other field related to public policy is required for admission to full standing in the Ph.D. in Public Policy. Students should have a GPA of at least 3.3 in their master's degree coursework.
Admission to the program will require strong scores on the verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing sections of the Graduate Record Examination. The Graduate Record Examination is a required part of the application package is not waived for any applicant.
Three strong, positive recommendations. Instructions for recommendations are included in the online application process. Personal letters of reference can be uploaded with your additional application documents. All letters should be written by individuals in a position to judge the applicant's likely success in a Ph.D. level program. Letters should address the applicant's suitability for a Ph.D. program and ability to complete the program in a timely fashion.
Admission to the program of students who are not native English speakers will require strong scores on the TOEFL or IELTS exams. The TOEFL exam of language ability is a required part of the application package for non-native English speakers. (If you have completed a degree where instruction is provided in English, we can waive this requirement.)
This program emphasizes the quantitative and analytical skills necessary to confront the challenges of contemporary policy dilemmas that communities face at the local, state, federal, and international levels. The Director and Admissions Committee give preference to applicants who show evidence of coursework or other experience that demonstrates a high level of skill in economics and quantitative analysis.
A minimum TOEFL score of 220 (computer-based), 557 (paper-based), or 83 (Internet-based) or a minimum IELTS band score of 6.5 required from any applicant whose native language is not English
Tuition
USD
19,645