PhD Public Policy at University of California, Berkeley

Programme overview

GSPP offers a doctoral degree program for students who seek careers in academia and/or with governments, non-profits, or research institutes. The program emphasizes the generation of knowledge, theories, methodologies, and applications appropriate to the advancement of public policy analysis and management. Doctoral students pursue highly individualized programs of study and typically work closely with Goldman faculty members who share the student’s subject matter of interest.

Faculty: Graduate Division | Department: Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy | Duration: 6 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

What you will study

Doctoral Degree Requirements Curriculum The PhD program emphasizes the generation of knowledge, theories, methodologies, and applications appropriate to the advancement of public policy analysis and management. Doctoral students pursue highly individualized programs of study, working closely with school faculty members to determine coursework to be taken in preparation for the dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Documents required for the PhD application: Note: GSPP maintains more stringent requirements than the Graduate Division for some admissions requirements. Please visit our website, Applying for the PhD, for full application instructions and important deadlines. Before starting the online application: Review the application checklist and instructions below. These instructions are specific to applicants to the Goldman School Ph.D. Program. Review the Frequently Asked Questions here. If you have additional questions, contact the PhD Admissions Office at [email protected]. Apply Online Here: Online Graduate Application Application Checklist and Instructions (all items are to be submitted with the online application). Please do not submit additional or supplemental materials. Statement of Purpose: Please follow the instructions below for the statement of purpose instead of what is directed in the online application. Address these areas in 3-5 double-spaced pages: The present: Why do you want to pursue a PhD in public policy? The past: What experiences or activities bear on your

Duration: 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/

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