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Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy DPA

Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy DPA

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Full time | UCL (University College London) | 4 years | 23-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

4 years

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

Doctoral Programme

Subject areas

Technology Engineering Studies Public Administration Policy Studies

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Overview

STEaPP’s research spans STEM and social sciences and is concerned with the role of STEM knowledge in public decision-making. Doctoral students typically work across two UCL departments, with a public policy focus at STEaPP and an applied methodological focus in a sister department within UCL BEAMS (the UCL Faculties of the Built Environment, Engineering Sciences, and Mathematical & Physical Sciences). Students are also encouraged to undertake study and research more widely across UCL.

Careers

The DPA aims to foster world-class interdisciplinary practitioners and researchers. Graduates are likely to be attractive to employers as scientific advisers, or they may choose to concentrate on an academic career.

Employability

Students acquire a body of knowledge on the role of science, engineering and technology in public policy decision-making, together with solid training in research methods and designing and executing research initiatives which are relevant and usable for external partners. This skill-set is ideal for a career path either as a senior-level scientific adviser or as an academic.

Modules

As a four- year taught doctorate programmes, the DPA requires that the candidate completes 240 credits over the duration of the programme (these credits are also audited by STEaPP PhD candidates). 120 credits are awarded for successful completion of the pilot study and successful completion of the viva. The purpose of the progression point (also called 'upgrade' for the PhD) is to assess the candidate's progress and ability to complete their doctoral programme in a reasonable time frame. If candidates wish to proceed to a PhD or DPA, they must progress from the initial stage of the doctoral degree to the final stage. Since PhD candidates are initially registered for the MPhil degree, their registration must be changed accordingly; DPA candidates do not undergo a formal change in registration (although candidates who did not progress to the final stage cannot complete their DPA).
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Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,860

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£29,000

Entry requirements

A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

University information

UCL (University College London) is consistently ranked among the top ten universities in the world, conducting leading research across a wide range of subject areas. Throughout its long and prestigious history, it has inspired and educated countless minds and produced 30 Nobel prize recipients. With one campus located in the heart of Bloomsbury and a second campus in vibrant east London, the university is home to around 42,000 students...more