300 PhD programmes in Political Science

The University of Brighton welcomes PhD research in Philosophy, Politics and Ethics through its specialist research Centre for Applied Philosophy, Politics and Ethics (CAPPE).

Our Political Science doctoral students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are advancing political science as a discipline. They explore the empirical phenomena that produce new scholarly insights—insights that improve the way governments and societies function. 

The Political Science program at York University takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of politics and is committed to critical thinking and political change.  

The Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Political Science at Florida International University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of the discipline.

The International Doctorate Programme in Business and Human Rights - Governance Challenges in a Complex World at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) establishes an inter- and transdisciplinary research forum for excellent doctoral projects addressing practically relevant problems and theoretically grounded questions in the field of business and human rights.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science program at the University of Toronto offers courses in the fields of Canadian Politics; Comparative Politics; Development Studies; International Relations; Political Theory; and Public Policy.

The Department of Political Science at the University of South Carolina offers graduate programs to train leading scholars in the field as well as public servants in the political sphere, from local, state and federal government to international relations. 

Multicultural Life, Citizenship, Difference, Political Conflict and Social Divisions research is part of the Sociology research group at The Open University UK.

In terms of political concepts, Political Ideas staff at The Open University UK can supervise students working on citizenship, justice, rights, duties, governance, power, community, ecology, and democracy, to name a few.

The European Politics MPhil/PhD course from University of Exeter provides an ideal place to undertake a MPhil/PhD in Politics and International Relations, Security, Conflict and Human Rights, or Strategy and Security. There are opportunities at both the Streatham Campus in Exeter and at the Penryn Campus near Falmouth.

The Ph.D. Political Science program from Colorado State University offers a unique combination of specialized instruction in environmental politics and policy from our experienced faculty.

The International Relations and European Politics programme from Masaryk University aims to train the highly qualified specialists in the field of international relations, international politics, European integration, and European politics. 

The Political Science doctoral program at Kent State University provides in-depth knowledge and advanced research skills, preparing you for leadership positions in academia, research institutions and public service.

The PhD program in Political Science at Arizona State University is intended to develop scholars who demonstrate a high level of excellence in teaching and research as professional political scientists.

The PhD in Political Science at Concordia University Montréal expands your training in the field as you work alongside experts in political theory, international relations and public policy. 

Our International Politics PhD research programme at City St George's, University of London enables you to undertake substantial research addressing complex contemporary issues including political economy, social change and global policy.

Studying for a PhD in the School of Politics and International Studies at University of Leeds will allow you to become an expert in a specialist area, develop advanced research skills and enhance your professional development. 

Recent graduates of the Political Science program from Columbia University have obtained teaching positions at colleges and universities throughout the US and abroad, as well as research and staff positions in government and in organizations such as the American Enterprise Institute, the Asia Society, the Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs, and the International Monetary Fund.

Embark with SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities' Sociology, Political Science, and Public Administration doctoral program.

In the Politics course from University of Plymouth you'll be conduct research at the cutting edge of the discipline working alongside a team of specialist academic advisers and renowned experts qualified to supervise research topics.