Program Overview
The Master of Public Policy PhD at University of Virginia is a Master programme in Humanities over 60 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Master of Public Policy PhD programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 60 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 43,264 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,088 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Charlottesville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Public Policy PhD programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Wise Interventions: Social Psychology and Public Policy
- Leading and Managing Diverse Groups
- uAcademy for Conscious Change
- Anti-Terrorism and the Role of Intelligence
- Leadership Implementation Development Policy Nudges
- Race, Policy, and the Past
- Turkey and the USA: Poverty, Politics, and Social Policy
- NGO Leadership in Public Policy: Best Practices
- The Politics of the Budgetary Process
- Special Topics
- Global Field Experience
- Education Policy
- Design and Leadership
- International Financial Institutions
- Leadership in the Public Arena
- Education Policy
- Social Policy in Advanced Economies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
A student who wishes to be admitted into the dual degree program must apply to each school separately and be admitted to both the Curry School and the Batten School through the normal admissions processes of each school. The fact that the student is a candidate for the dual program is not considered at this stage.
Students who have been admitted to both schools and who wish to undertake the dual program should notify the registrar of each school and apply to the faculty advisors for permission to do so. Admission requires approval of both the Curry and Batten faculty advisors.
Application to one school may be made either prior to entrance to or while a first-year student at the other. No students will be admitted to the dual program after completing the first year of either Curry or Batten.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 43,264 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,088 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 43,264 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,088 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Virginia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Virginia
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, United States
University of Virginia is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline September 1, 2025
- Language English
- Duration 60 months