Doctor of Policy Research and Practice DPRP
University of Bath · Bath, United Kingdom
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University of Bath · Bath, United Kingdom
Doctor of Policy Research and Practice DPRP
Doctoral · Social
About this programme
Enhance your professional capability and critical reflection on the theories, methods and practices of policymaking.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 8 years · Part-time distance learning with residentials; 8 years (minimum 4, maximum 8).
- English
- Duolingo English Test 130 · IELTS 7 · TOEFL iBT 100
- Study mode
- Hybrid, Part-time
- Intake
- August
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026
Entry requirements
First or 2:1 honours; advanced qualification (MEd/MA/MPhil) or equivalent professional research experience; appropriate policy-practice experience (normally 3+ years); two references.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (4)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds