Overview
We offer a phd degree in Political Science at the West Virginia University. Explaining the outcomes of political processes and events involves developing theories, using scientific methods to gather relevant evidence and test those theories and then using strong communications skills to explain the research.
Features
- Honing these skills, and learning the knowledge that is shared in our classes, prepares graduates of our department for careers in law, politics, government, the military, academia, private enterprise and nonprofit service.
Programme Structure
Research
- American Politics examines questions related to the activities of all the branches of the federal government (legislative, judicial, executive), as well as all the levels of government (local, state and federal).
- Comparative Politics examines the differences between states. Why do some states achieve high levels of economic growth while others fall behind? Does the process used to seek justice after conflicts have an influence on whether people think justice was achieved? In short, why do similar states turn out very differently (and why do different states turn out similarly)?
- International Politics is about the interactions that states have with each other. From overlooked but critical activity like international trade and finance, to rarer and more violent interactions like war and coercion, this part of political science seeks to understand the forces that cause states to behave like they do to each other.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Political Science View 84 other PhDs in Political Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Letters of Recommendation - Three
- Résumé /CV
- Statement of Purpose
- GRE
Tuition Fee
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International
26892 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13446 USD per semester during 60 months. -
National
26892 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13446 USD per semester during 60 months. -
In-State
9540 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4770 USD per semester during 60 months.
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Scholarships Information
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