Overview

About the program

In the Political Science PhD program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, the departmental emphasis is on conceptual and quantitative work. The Department requires that the student be broadly trained and accordingly encourages each student to take advantage of offerings in related disciplines to strengthen expertise in political change.

The graduate of the program is qualified for a career in university teaching, in government service or in the private sector where the analytical skills and knowledge of the social scientist are required. Graduate degrees are conferred on the basis of a level of achievement which is acquired by independent reading and research as well as by taking courses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Politics
Comparative Politics
International Relations
Political Theory
Scope and Methods of Political Science
Techniques of Political Science Research
Seminar in Advanced Political Science Methodology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Rolling Admissions
To be considered for Teaching Assistantships, all application Materials: December 15th.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Political Science View 76 other PhDs in Political Science in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Other requirements

General requirements

Evidence of a high standard of achievement in bachelors or previous graduate work.
Submission of Graduate Record Examination scores, except for applicants receiving a MA degree from UWM.
Three letters of recommendation from people familiar with the applicant’s scholastic ability and achievements.
Personal statement of research interests and how UWM’s Political Science Department will help you meet your career and educational goals.
Writing sample.

Tuition Fee

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International

19936 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1846 USD per credit during 60 months.
National

19936 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1846 USD per credit during 60 months.
In-State

10864 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1006 USD per credit during 60 months.

Living costs for Milwaukee

1066 - 1767 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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