Public Administration (PhD, 3 Years) 36 months PHD Programme By University of Nicosia |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

15,120 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The University of Nicosia offers a Doctoral Programme in Public Administration leading to a Ph.D. in Public Administration. The programme is designed to provide scientific knowledge at the highest academic level and to prepare students for professional careers in higher education, scientific research and public administration (Civil Service, Semi-Governmental Organizations, Local Government (Municipalities and Communities), Public Organizations and Agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations). The aim of the PhD programme in Public Administration is to produce scholars who will conduct cutting-edge research, propose innovative and practicable solutions and become leaders in the field of public administration. The programme guides students in the use of state-of-the-art interdisciplinary research methods to generate and apply knowledge at both theoretical and practical levels. Doctoral candidates’ research is directed to areas of direct interest to public administration, such as strategic analysis and planning, public programmes, e-government, administrative planning and organisation of public services, public policy-making and human resource management. The programme is structured in such a way as to enable students to specialise in areas of particular interest, building on their knowledge and/or experience in public administration.


Career Prospects


Doctoral students who successfully complete the programme will have the opportunity to:


  • Hold a faculty position at an institution of higher education
  • Play a leadership role in the field of education, e.g. an administrative position at the level of a school or Ministry of Education and Culture
  • Work as a senior manager in departments of the Ministry of Education and Culture (e.g. Pedagogical Institute, Programme Development Service)
  • Take up a senior management/academic/advisory role in private educational institutions, research centres or consultancy centres.
  • A doctoral student who successfully completes his/her studies may pursue post-doctoral studies at a higher education institution in the country or abroad.


Access to Further Studies


Upon graduation, students would have obtained the highest academic title possible.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The University of Nicosia offers a Doctoral Programme in Public Administration leading to a Ph.D. in Public Administration. The programme is designed to provide scientific knowledge at the highest academic level and to prepare students for professional careers in higher education, scientific research and public administration (Civil Service, Semi-Governmental Organizations, Local Government (Municipalities and Communities), Public Organizations and Agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations). The aim of the PhD programme in Public Administration is to produce scholars who will conduct cutting-edge research, propose innovative and practicable solutions and become leaders in the field of public administration. The programme guides students in the use of state-of-the-art interdisciplinary research methods to generate and apply knowledge at both theoretical and practical levels. Doctoral candidates’ research is directed to areas of direct interest to public administration, such as strategic analysis and planning, public programmes, e-government, administrative planning and organisation of public services, public policy-making and human resource management. The programme is structured in such a way as to enable students to specialise in areas of particular interest, building on their knowledge and/or experience in public administration.


Career Prospects


Doctoral students who successfully complete the programme will have the opportunity to:


  • Hold a faculty position at an institution of higher education
  • Play a leadership role in the field of education, e.g. an administrative position at the level of a school or Ministry of Education and Culture
  • Work as a senior manager in departments of the Ministry of Education and Culture (e.g. Pedagogical Institute, Programme Development Service)
  • Take up a senior management/academic/advisory role in private educational institutions, research centres or consultancy centres.
  • A doctoral student who successfully completes his/her studies may pursue post-doctoral studies at a higher education institution in the country or abroad.


Access to Further Studies


Upon graduation, students would have obtained the highest academic title possible.

Admission Requirements

100+
3.3+
6.5+

Prospective students must submit the following documentation of academic qualifications:


  • An accredited Master’s degree in politics, governance, European studies, law (MA or equivalent) or a relevant field in addition to an accredited Bachelor’s degree in one of the above fields (BA or equivalent) or a relevant field. Α 2:1 upper second-class honors or equivalent would normally be required for the BA.
  • English Language Proficiency: TOEFL (paper-based test 600, computer-based test 250, internet-based test 100) or IELTS 6.5. For students who graduated from an English-speaking University, proof of English language proficiency is not a requirement. Proficiency in the English Language is an essential requirement even in cases where the thesis is to be submitted in Greek as research undertaken towards completing the thesis is expected to include English-language sources.

3 Years
Feb
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Domestic
15,120 EUR
International
15,120 EUR

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