Social & Public Policy [PhD]
University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom
About this programme
Overview Our PhD programme in Social & Public Policy is for students who are eager to shape the future of national and international governance and policymaking. This interdisciplinary PhD covers a wide range of related areas including, but not limited to: Comparative and international public policy Welfare and social security Health service and public health policy Collaborative governance Public service reform Public administration Policy process and decision making in government Students will specialize in their chosen topic area, supervised by nationally and internationally renowned academics from our Division of Urban Studies & Social Policy (USSP) and Centre for Public Policy (CPP). Joint supervision and training will be offered where appropriate. Our multidisciplinary approach will provide students with access to a wealth of knowledge and perspectives that will inform their intel
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £27,720 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
Entry requirements
Our research degree applicants will usually possess a good Master’s degree (or overseas equivalent), with a significant component in social policy, public policy, or a related social sciences field.
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