DPA Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy

Doctoral study at UCL's Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Public Policy (STEaPP) offers the opportunity to become a world-class interdisciplinary researcher at the interface of science and public policy. The DPA is policy practice-orientated, and cross-disciplinary research methods are deployed alongside real-world policy settings. As a Doctoral student at UCL’s Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Public Policy (STEaPP), you’ll embark on an exciting journey to explore and innovate how science and engineering knowledge can transform decision-making and address today’s major global challenges. At UCL STEaPP, our research is centred around the dynamic concept of co-production, where we actively collaborate with partners from academia, government, civil society, and industry. Together, we tackle the most pressing challenges facing our societies today, such as climate change, public health, and technological advancement, creating innovative solutions and opportunities to address them. As a doctoral student, you will have the opportunity to integrate and synthesise knowledge from a diverse range of disciplines. You will master the analytical tools of the natural and engineering sciences, while also delving deeply into the realms of social sciences, political sciences, and policy analysis. The DPA is suitable for you if you are motivated to develop a career at the interface of science and public policy, and to deepen your understanding of policy-orientated and cross-disciplinary research methods.

A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.