Applied Public Policy PhD/MPhil at King's College London

Programme overview

The Policy Institute works to solve society’s challenges with evidence and expertise, combining the rigour of an academic department with the agility of a consultancy and the connectedness of a think tank. The institute has a reputation for conducting impactful research that shapes media and public debate and the policy environment. This PhD Programme in Applied Public Policy will train the next generation of researchers to conduct this kind of impact-focused public policy research.

Duration: Expected to be three years full-time, six years part-time. | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

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Application information

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for the first year of study (MPhil/PhD rate where several awards are listed); fees may increase in subsequent years. Part-time first-year tuition: £4,000. Source

International applicants: GBP 30,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for the first year of study (MPhil/PhD rate where several awards are listed); fees may increase in subsequent years. Part-time first-year tuition: £15,000. Source

Duration: Expected to be three years full-time, six years part-time.

Apply through the official page: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/areas/phd-applied-public-policy

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