Overview
Careers
This Political Science programme at Sciences Po trains researchers for careers in public politics, opinion survey analysts, territorial administrations, journalism, political consulting, diplomacy, foreign diplomatic academies, specialists in specific cultural areas, etc.
Professionalization in research is ensured by the doctoral students getting a chance to work in one of the Sciences Po laboratories where they can meet with the teams, take part in research projects and take specialised seminars. They are also invited to take part in contracts and projects financed by the European commission. To do so, they can rely on the advice of the Mission Europe de la recherche de Sciences Po.
Programme Structure
The political science doctoral programme is designed to provide:
- A complete international level training course in all of the areas relevant to political science
- A research methodology in the social sciences including classes in qualitative and quantitative analysis
- A personalised supervision process within the Doctoral school and in the research centres, by an internationally recognised and involved academic staff
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Deadlines:
- 10 January, for an admission result mid-March
- 17 May, for an admission result mid-July
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Political Science View 6 other PhDs in Political Science in FranceWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Two academic recommendations (an optional professional recommendation may be added)
- CV/resume
- Proof of identity
- Thesis project (PDF or Word format, 5,000 words maximum, i.e. about ten pages, excluding bibliographic references)
- Thesis project synopsis (two pages, PDF or Word format)
- Copy of last completed academic degree (Master or equivalent)
- Master transcripts (the documents must be attached in the original language, along with an official or informal translation in English or French if necessary. Please add a sworn statement of compliance if the translation is yours)
- If obtained, official proof of doctoral funding obtention
Tuition Fee
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International
380 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 380 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
380 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 380 EUR per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Paris
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Tuition Fees
For all students admitted to the PhD programme at the “Thesis” level, the annual fee for the 2016/2017 academic year is 391 euros, irrespective of tax residency.
In order to make Sciences Po accessible to all to promote academic success, Sciences Po offers many types of financial aid.
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Scholarships Information
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