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Doctoral study at UCL STEaPP offers the opportunity to develop a career at the interface of science and public policy.
The DPA is policy-orientated and cross-disciplinary research methods are deployed to give students a competitive edge. A placement within a real-world policy setting forms a substantial component of the programme.
To find out core information about this degree, such as entry requirements, programme length and cost, visit the UCL prospectus site.
Course information
On this page, additional information is provided concerning training elements and supervisors.
Training elements
The taught component of the programme consists of six core training elements (modules from STEaPP) and two specialisation training elements (modules from STEaPP or a sister department within UCL BEAMS). The core modules are the following:
- Knowledge Systems, Public Policy and Management (STEP0013) (Term 1)
- Research Methods (STEP0014) (Term 1)
- DPA Research in Practice (STEP0015) (double module, to be completed before progression to the second phase of the degree - in Year Two for full-time candidates)
- Research Project Literature Review (STEP0016)
- DTP Books Seminar A (STEP0017) (Term 1)
- DTP Books Seminar B (STEP0019) (Term 2)
Supervisors
Dr Irina Brass - Associate Professor of Regulation, Innovation and Public Policy
Professor Joanna Chataway - Professor of Science and Technology Policy and Head of Department
Dr Adam Cooper - Associate Professor of Policy Research and Practice
Dr Jean-Christophe (JC) Mauduit - Lecturer in Science Diplomacy
Professor Sarah Edwards - Professor of Bioethics
Dr Jenny McArthur - Associate Professor in Urban Infrastructure and Policy
Professor Geoff Mulgan - Professor of Collective Intelligence, Public Policy and Social Innovation
Dr Julius Mugwagwa - Associate Professor of Innovation and Development
Professor Yacob Mulugetta - Professor of Energy and Development Policy
Professor Arthur Petersen - Professor of Science, Technology and Public Policy
Dr Jesse Sowell - Lecturer in Internet Governance and Policy
Dr Ine Steenmans - Lecturer in Futures, Analysis and Policy
Dr Chris Tyler - Associate Professor in Science Policy and Knowledge Infrastructure
Dr Carla-Leanne Washbourne - Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Policy
Professor Jeremy Watson CBE - Professor of Engineering Systems and Director and PI of PETRAS Centre of Excellence
