Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Research Programmes
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy.
- The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD):
This Ph.D. programme is designed to strengthen the capability and effectiveness of students in researching complex multi-dimensional policy issues. It will equip them with the necessary theoretical frameworks, research methods and tools to conduct scientific inquiry to address contemporary public policy issues.
Admission Policy
Please visit https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/graduate-programmes/phd-in-public-policy/phd-admissions-criteria
Requirements
The PhD programme is conducted on a full-time basis. To graduate, a PhD student must complete the following:
- 8 Core modules
- 1 Independent Study module
- 1 Elective module
- a PhD Qualifying Examination, followed by a thesis
Students are expected to complete the programme in 4 years.
For more details on PhD curriculum, please visit https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/graduate-programmes/phd-in-public-policy/phd-curriculum
For scholarship details, please visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/prospective-students/graduate/scholarship