Universidade de Aveiro
Doctorate in Public Policies
Aveiro, Portugal
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
Portuguese
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Doctorate in Public Policies offers an advanced understanding of policy analysis, development, and evaluation. This full-time program focuses on preparing students to tackle complex issues within global and local governance frameworks. Students will engage in research that enhances their analytical skills, promoting evidence-based decision-making and innovative solutions in public policy.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including public administration, government agencies, think tanks, and international organizations. They may work as policy analysts, program evaluators, or researchers, contributing to the formulation and analysis of public policies.
Introduction
Doctorate in Public Policies
- To broaden the graduate and post-graduate Programs in Public Admini. and Public Policy (PP) at the UA and to strengthen the interdepartmental collaboration in promoting a trans-disciplinary education;
- To contribute to the national and international assertion of the UA regarding PP and as a centre of scientific know-how, which guarantees critical thinking and the capacity to conceive, implement and evaluate new solutions:
- By training researchers and the promoting research and development projects that:
- i) theoretically justify public action and the role of the state and the markets, considering the limitations in their actions and interactions;
- ii) create intervention methodologies in specific fields that combine the satisfaction of the general interest with maximum efficiency and effectiveness;
- By training experts with the adequate competences to perform top and intermediate level activities in public administration and at the interface of the public and private spheres.
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Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
1st Semester
- Fundamentals Of Public Policy
- Research Seminar On Public Policy
- Policies And Models Of Public Management
2nd Semester
- Design, Implementation And Evaluation Of Public Policies
- Thesis Project
Year 2
Thesis
Year 3
Thesis