Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy – Foreign Policy

What Will You Learn in Our Ph.D. in Foreign Public Policy

By specializing in foreign policy, you will learn to apply essential theories of effective legislative action to real-world foreign affairs challenges. Liberty’s Ph.D. in Public Policy will give you a broad overview of foreign policy as well as guide you through an in-depth study of policymaking theory so that you learn best practices you can apply to specific issues. Liberty’s Ph.D. in Public Policy is a practical course of study that will equip you to contribute to the marketplace of ideas and train you to make a lasting impact.

Potential Careers for Foreign Policy Ph.D. Graduates

• Policy analyst
• Political lobbyist
• Public relations director

Highlights of Our Ph.D. in Public Policy Program

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online Ph.D. degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• You can complete our online Ph.D. in Public Policy degree in just 3 years.

Military Tuition Discount

We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Here’s how:

• If you’re earning or have earned a master’s degree through Liberty, you automatically qualify for the low price (when you begin within 2 years of your master’s completion).
• If you haven’t earned a graduate degree through Liberty, our Executive Certificate program allows you to pay only $300/credit hour for a postgraduate certificate that can stand alone or potentially count as the first 21 hours of a related doctoral degree. Then pay just $300/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!