Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy DPA
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom · Doctoral · Engineering
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy DPA
Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy DPA
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
About this programme
Doctoral study at UCL's Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Public Policy (STEaPP) offers the opportunity to become a world-class interdisciplinary researcher at the interface of science and public policy. The DPA is policy practice-orientated, and cross-disciplinary research methods are deployed alongside real-world policy settings.
Programme facts
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Engineering
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition
- £34,700 / year
- English
- IELTS 7.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- October
- Deadline
- Rolling admissions
Entry requirements
- A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
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 (6)
- Research Excellence ScholarshipFully funded · Applications close 1 October 2026
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- IOE - China Scholarship Council (CSC) ScholarshipFully funded
- 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
- Luciano Zucchi BursaryApplications close 14 September 2026