PhD in Political Science 36 months PHD Programme By University of Jordan |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Background to the program and subject area:



The PhD program in Political Science is based on a track system that includes all the basic branches of Political Science (Methodology, Political Theory, International Relations and Comparative Politics). The aim of this program is to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills to understand and interpret the political phenomenon through the use of research and methodology skills in studying the political trends in different political, cultural and economic contexts, raising the academic and research efficiency of students in knowledge and analysis as well as developing positive and professional behaviour for use in different research and functional fields and the Academy.




Vision statements of the program:



Providing a specialized academic program that meets the needs of the research faculty as well as the Arab and Western academic community, and the development and enhancement of theoretical knowledge aimed at understanding the essence of political phenomena and the most important theoretical and methodological issues and fundamental currents in Political Science.


Mission statements of the program:



Provide students with basic knowledge and skills and enhance their research and methodological skills on political phenomena in different political, cultural and economic contexts. The program aims to raise the academic and research efficiency of students in knowledge, analysis and development of positive and professional behavior for the purpose to work in various fields of research, employment and academic areas.



Program Aims:



1.    To meet the need to prepare graduates who are academically qualified and have an in-depth knowledge in the political field to support institutions, ministries and government departments relevant to the political sphere.



2.    To contribute to the achievement of the mission of the University of Jordan to realize international attainment and excellence at the international level.



3.    The specialization of Political Science is a center for attracting Jordanian, Arab and foreign students, thus providing financial support to the university..



4.    To work on field training for students of Political Science in ministries and institutions, leading to the refinement of their personality and their involvement in political issues before the end of the years of study..



5.    To work to raise political awareness among graduates of the department and utilize  current political information.



6.    To provide the Ministry of Education with the qualified staff to work on the incorporation of the principles of science into politics so that they can be taught in the school curricula.



7.    Developing students' research and creative abilities, such as courses related to political, economic and social problems in different regions of the world, and using faculty courses from other faculties related to Political Science such as Public Administration, Public International Law and others.



8.    The Department of Political Science also plays an important role in serving the community through research and specialized studies organized by the Department. These include various political issues at the local, regional and international levels.



Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Background to the program and subject area:



The PhD program in Political Science is based on a track system that includes all the basic branches of Political Science (Methodology, Political Theory, International Relations and Comparative Politics). The aim of this program is to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills to understand and interpret the political phenomenon through the use of research and methodology skills in studying the political trends in different political, cultural and economic contexts, raising the academic and research efficiency of students in knowledge and analysis as well as developing positive and professional behaviour for use in different research and functional fields and the Academy.




Vision statements of the program:



Providing a specialized academic program that meets the needs of the research faculty as well as the Arab and Western academic community, and the development and enhancement of theoretical knowledge aimed at understanding the essence of political phenomena and the most important theoretical and methodological issues and fundamental currents in Political Science.


Mission statements of the program:



Provide students with basic knowledge and skills and enhance their research and methodological skills on political phenomena in different political, cultural and economic contexts. The program aims to raise the academic and research efficiency of students in knowledge, analysis and development of positive and professional behavior for the purpose to work in various fields of research, employment and academic areas.



Program Aims:



1.    To meet the need to prepare graduates who are academically qualified and have an in-depth knowledge in the political field to support institutions, ministries and government departments relevant to the political sphere.



2.    To contribute to the achievement of the mission of the University of Jordan to realize international attainment and excellence at the international level.



3.    The specialization of Political Science is a center for attracting Jordanian, Arab and foreign students, thus providing financial support to the university..



4.    To work on field training for students of Political Science in ministries and institutions, leading to the refinement of their personality and their involvement in political issues before the end of the years of study..



5.    To work to raise political awareness among graduates of the department and utilize  current political information.



6.    To provide the Ministry of Education with the qualified staff to work on the incorporation of the principles of science into politics so that they can be taught in the school curricula.



7.    Developing students' research and creative abilities, such as courses related to political, economic and social problems in different regions of the world, and using faculty courses from other faculties related to Political Science such as Public Administration, Public International Law and others.



8.    The Department of Political Science also plays an important role in serving the community through research and specialized studies organized by the Department. These include various political issues at the local, regional and international levels.



Admission Requirements

5+
59+
This plan conforms to the valid regulations of the programs of Graduate Studies.

The fields of specialty, which could be, accepted in the Political Science Ph. D. program are:

A.    Bachelor in any field of knowledge.

B.    Masters in any field of knowledge.


Required Scores of English Language Tests

Please note that applicants who have graduated from an English-speaking country are exempt from the English exam requirement.

IBT - 59  AMIDEAST  (Jordan only)
IELTS - 5 British Council (Jordan only)


Required Documents:

After checking your eligibility for the program, your electronic application at the next step must include the following documents compiled into a single PDF file (with a size of less than 6 MB):


1.  A copy of the General Secondary Certificate (high school or Tawjihi).

2.  A copy of the bachelor's degree certificate is required for master's students. For doctoral students, a copy of the master's degree certificate with a rating of at least 'Good' is required.

3.  Transcripts for all academic years of the bachelor's degree for master's students, and transcripts for all academic years of both the bachelor's and master's degree for doctoral students.

4. The grading system used by the student's university (for graduates of non-Jordanian universities).

5. A personal photograph.

6.  A copy of the passport.

3 Years
Feb
Oct

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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