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Public Policy

Research programme

DPhil in Public Policy

Course Code | 003186

The Doctorate in Public Policy (DPhil) is a policy-focused research degree designed to train outstanding scholars to succeed at the very highest levels of office as policy practitioners.

Using an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Public Policy students will combine a deep understanding of the principles of rigorous research with the ability to communicate with a range of non-academic audiences, and have substantial impact on policy-making processes.

Students will be expected to focus their research on contemporary challenges facing governments and publicly oriented agencies; further develop their existing expertise in an academic discipline of relevance to public policy through a more interdisciplinary understanding and evaluation of policy challenges; and be trained to communicate their findings effectively and analysis in ways that have real world impact.

How to Apply

The deadlines for the DPhil in Public Policy are 24 January and 14 March 2014.

The standard set of materials you should send with any application to a research course comprises:

  • CV/résumé,
  • Three (3) academic references, and
  • Official transcripts detailing your university-level qualifications and marks to date.

In addition to the standard documents above, applicants to the DPhil in Public Policy should provide two (2) pieces of written work - full details are available on the School's website.

Please follow the detailed instructions in the Application Guide, and consult the Blavatnik School of Government website for any additional guidance.

Taught programmes

Master of Public Policy

Course Code | 003185

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) is the flagship degree of the Blavatnik School of Government at Oxford University. It is a one year international graduate education for those wishing to lead in public service, whether in the public, private, non-governmental or social sector.

The core curriculum ranges across the social sciences, science, and the humanities, with students specialising in options and undertaking a Summer Project. Short intensive modules focus on policy skills in strategy, communications, negotiation, delivery, management, budgeting and finance. Students also attend a suite of practical sessions that aim to equip them with the key transferable skills required to work successfully in public policy.

Throughout, students learn to address some of the most significant challenges of government.

How to Apply

The deadline for the MPP is 24 January 2014.

The standard set of materials you should send with any application to a taught course comprises:

In addition to the standard documents above, applicants to the MPP should provide one (1) piece of written work on a set topic; full details are available on the School's website.

Please follow the detailed instructions in the Application Guide, and consult the Blavatnik School of Government website for any additional guidance.

Academic resources

Students have full access to a designated careers advisor and the Summer Project support staff. Students also have access to high specification IT equipment; much of the teaching will make use of an iPad and a purpose-built Blavatnik School of Government app.

All students will have access to group working and study rooms, a number of which have been fitted with high specification audio visual equipment, a student kitchen, social spaces, and computing and printing facilities. Doctoral students will also be provided with their own desks within the School’s premises.

As an integral part of the wider University and with such a wide-reaching curriculum, students will make use of research facilities in the main libraries and in their college libraries, as well as the facilities provided within the School. The School's building will serve as a focal point for all our activities.

Graduate destinations

The Blavatnik School of Government aims to prepare students for leadership in government or in the pursuit of the public interest, whether in government, non-governmental organisations or the private sector.

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Main areas of research interests

Research interests on the BSG website External link

 

Selection criteria

Selection criteria on the BSG website External link

 

English language requirements

Higher level


Funding/awards

Funding information on the BSG website External link


Number of applicants
2012/13

485


Number of places available
2013/14

60

 

Statement of Provision
Master of Public Policy (MPP) External link