Overview

Features

The Ph.D. in Political Science at Wayne State University indicates not only the achievement of superior knowledge of the major theoretical approaches, research findings, and debates in the discipline but also the ability to initiate, design and carry out independent research.

Ph.D. students receive broad and rigorous training in research methods, one major and two minor fields of study. We offer preparation in seven subfields: American government and politics, comparative politics, political theory, public administration, public policy, urban politics, and world politics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophical Problems of Social and Political Inquiry
Constitutional Rights and Liberties
Class, Race and Politics in America
Seminar in Comparative Politics
Topics in the History of Political Thought
Public Administration and its Environment
Human Rights
International Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00

More details

Fall: rolling admissions until program is full

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Political Science View 83 other PhDs in Political Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, both undergraduate and graduate
Personal statement: Two to three-page essay describing your educational preparation, research experience and interests and professional goals as they relate to the Ph.D. in Political Science
Two letters of recommendation from instructors and/or employers
Letters from faculty, particularly those who understand challenging graduate programs, are preferred. The primary purpose of the letters should be to provide further evidence that the applicant can succeed in a rigorous graduate program
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
International applicants: transcript evaluation and English proficiency requirements
Optional elements: writing sample and interview

Tuition Fee

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International

21227 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1651 USD per credit during 84 months.
National

21227 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1651 USD per credit during 84 months.
In-State

9797 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 762 USD per credit during 84 months.

Living costs for Detroit

1050 - 1770 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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