Overview
Choose from specialized majors in the fields of American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, public law, and public policy.
Career Paths in Political Science
Achieving the terminal degree in political science at the University at Albany qualifies you to apply for tenure-track jobs in academia or to pursue careers in the public or private sectors.
Your doctoral degree in political science can lead to positions with titles such as:
- University Faculty
- Research Director
- Legislative Writer
- Public Policy Analyst
- Campaign Consultant
- Teaching Professor
Programme Structure
Field of Study include:- American Politics
- Comparative Politics
- International Relations
- Political Theory
- Public Law
- Public Policy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- Fall (for funding consideration): January 15
Language
Credits
- 60 credits beyond the bachelor's degree
Delivered
Disciplines
Political Science View 83 other PhDs in Political Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcripts from all schools attended
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official GRE or LSAT scores
- Resume
- Statement of goals
- The statement is generally one to two pages discussing what you have to offer the program and what you wish to get out of the program. It should include a brief description of the applicant's field of interest, related background, desired area of study and research emphasis or career goals.
- Writing sample
Tuition Fee
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International
23560 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11780 USD per semester during 36 months. -
National
23560 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11780 USD per semester during 36 months. -
In-State
11310 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5655 USD per semester during 36 months.
Living costs for Albany
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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