Public Administration (Research) University of Canberra

Overview

You will undertake advanced study and reflection on theory and practice in the professional field of public administration and public policy, while drawing on, and extending, your professional experience and expertise.

As a doctoral student, you will choose a real-world public administration problem to explore as a research project and will be encouraged to do so in the context of your own workplace, organisation or community. 

You will graduate from the program having made a unique contribution to professional practice in the field of public administration and ready to progress your career to the next level. As a Higher Degree by Research (HDR), this course is covered under the Australian Government's Research Training Program (RTP) funding model, which provides a fee offset for domestic students for the standard duration of the course.

Study a Professional Doctorate in Public Administration (Research) from University of Canberra and you will: 

• undertake coursework that develops knowledge and skill in research methodology and research methods

• develop the research, writing and analysis skills which enable you to produce a dissertation which is an original and significant contribution to the relevant literature and/or professional practice

• prepare a substantial dissertation which adds to existing knowledge and forms an in-depth investigation and analysis of a particular professional issue

• initiate closer links between the University and senior professionals in fields associated with public administration and public policy.

Career opportunities

• Academic

• Lecturer

• Sessional academic

• Senior research officer

• Senior research fellow

• Administration director

• Administrative services director