Doctor of Policy Studies
School of Graduate Studies

Programme Overview

Programme Structure

(For AY2026/27 Intake)

 

Students are required to satisfactorily complete a total of 10 courses, including 5 Core Courses (24 credits), 4 Experiential Learning Courses (12 credits), 1 Elective Course (3 credits), and a Policy Studies Project (Individual project, 40,000-50,000 words) (33 credits).

 

Core Courses

  • Globalisation, Changing Governance and Policy Analysis

  • Research Methods in Policy Studies

  • Professional Writing Workshop

  • Guided Study in Policy Issues

  • Policy Dissemination and Strategic Communication

 

Experiential Learning Courses

  • Dialogue with Policy Practitioners: Theory and Practice

  • Seminar on Social Policy and Social Change

  • Asia Pacific Comparative Development and Policy Symposium

  • Engaging the Media and Public Communications

 

Elective Courses

  • Critical Issues for Culture and Heritage Management*

  • Cultural Policy and Practice*

  • China and Regional Studies: Politics, Policy, and International Development

  • Policy and Resource Management Issues in Health Systems

  • Principles of Data Analytics

  • Data Analytics in Health and Health Services

  • Contemporary Issues in Housing Management*

  • Gerontechnology: Design for an Ageing Society*

  • Understanding Metropolitan Indicators and Social Policies

  • Housing Policy and Development*

  • Internationalisation and Quality Management in Higher Education

  • Internationalising Education: Institutional Strategy and Development

  • Managing Talents and Finance in Education Institutions

  • Generative AI in Education: Applications and Challenges

  • Data Analysis and Modelling in the R Statistical Environment for Environmental Issues

  • Entrepreneurial Leadership for Social Startups

  • Innovation Management

  • Social Policy Analysis: Comparative Perspectives

     

*Subject to relevant Committee's approval.

 

Policy Studies Project

 

Student should pass all required core courses, experiential learning courses and one elective course with a cumulative G.P.A. 2.67 or above before they can formally register for the Policy Studied Project.

 

Progression Requirement

  • Achieve a CGPA of 2.50 or above in order to proceed to the next term