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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Political Science

Subject Ranking

# 38QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

20,011 CADTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Ph.D. in Political Science focuses on the following political science subfields: international relations, comparative politics, Canadian politics, and political theory. Broad training is provided in the discipline and specialization in two major fields of choice is required. Comprehensive exams in two fields are taken in the first and/or second year of study, in consultation with supervisors, field coordinators, and the Graduate Program Director. A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.

Program overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Ph.D. in Political Science focuses on the following political science subfields: international relations, comparative politics, Canadian politics, and political theory. Broad training is provided in the discipline and specialization in two major fields of choice is required. Comprehensive exams in two fields are taken in the first and/or second year of study, in consultation with supervisors, field coordinators, and the Graduate Program Director. A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

86+
3+
6.5+
Additional Requirements
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department: • Research Statement – maximum one (1) page single-spaced, a concise academic statement • Writing Sample – Ph.D. only • GRE – required for applications to the Ph.D.
4 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

-
4,991 CAD

International Students

20,011 CAD
-

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