Overview
We offer a phd in Political Science at the University of Alberta.
Features
- The following fields of study are offered in the master’s and doctoral programs: Canadian politics, comparative politics, gender and politics, international relations, and political philosophy/theory.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- A PhD student with an MA or equivalent in political science is normally required to complete a minimum of 18 units at the graduate level.
- Students will normally be required to complete the core courses in each of their two chosen fields of concentration.
- Students must take and pass written comprehensive examinations in any two of the following five fields: Canadian politics; comparative politics; gender and politics; international relations; political philosophy/theory.
- The student’s supervisor or supervisory committee may also determine that a special skill or area is essential to the student’s program and may require additional coursework.
- It is normally expected that all coursework will be complete within two terms and that students would take comprehensive exams and defend their dissertation proposals during the second year in the program.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Deadlines vary depending on your program of interest; some are as early as 12 months before the program begins.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Political Science View 22 other PhDs in Political Science in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The Department’s minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an average of 3.3 in the last two years of undergraduate work (or graduate work) at the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- A TOEFL score of 100 (Internet-based) or an equivalent score on a test acceptable to FGSR is required where applicable.
- A statement of intent, a writing sample, and a CV are also required.
Tuition Fee
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International
8874 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8874 CAD per year during 48 months. -
National
4732 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4732 CAD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Edmonton
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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