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PhD Public Policy at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Public Policy is a graduate programme at Carleton University offered through School of Public Policy and Administration (Faculty of Public and Global Affairs).

Faculty: Faculty of Public and Global Affairs  |  Department: School of Public Policy and Administration  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Programme requirements total 4.5 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission will be judged primarily on the applicant's ability to conduct advanced research and to complete the program successfully. Applications should contain at least one essay or paper at the M.A. level written by the applicant, as well as a statement of research interests and potential thesis topics. Admission requires completion of an M.A. degree in any of public administration, political science, economics, political economy, business administration, law, or similar degree with first class standing (A- average or higher in their M.A. work). A working knowledge of basic calculus is required for completion of the program. Assistance in acquiring these skills is provided by the program.

Graduate programmes normally admit to the fall (September) term; some programmes also consider applicants for the winter (January) or summer (May) terms.

Apply online through Carleton360. Applications for most programmes for the upcoming Fall, Winter and Summer terms open on 1 June. Most programmes have two deadlines per term: the first for guaranteed consideration of admission and funding, the second if space and funds remain. Application fee: C$125, non-refundable, paid by credit card and not waived.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.carleton.ca/

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