Overview
Key Facts
- Develop exceptional research and analytical skills to critically examine problems in one or more of these fields: Canadian Politics; Comparative Politics; International Relations; Law and Politics; Public Policy and Governance; and Gender, Race, Indigeneity, and Sexuality (GRIS). Develop the skill-set needed to produce exceptional research of your own.
- The Political Science PhD program at University of Guelph is designed both for students pursuing academic positions and for those seeking careers working in research capacities in the public, non-profit and private sectors.
- Take advantage of this opportunity to assist faculty in leading research — gaining first-hand experience from world-class researchers and supervisors. Work under the guidance of faculty who understand the importance of funding and who have a strong track record of helping students obtain research funding from a variety of sources.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Canadian Politics
- Comparative Politics
- Gender, Race, Indigeneity, and Sexuality
- International Relations
- Law and Politics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
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Disciplines
Political Science View 22 other PhDs in Political Science in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- An MA degree in political science with at least an A- GPA for consideration.
- If you hold an MA in another social science field and are accepted into the program, you will be required to complete additional qualifying courses in the first two semesters of the program.
- A methodology course is necessary for admission to the graduate program. If not completed, you may be admitted with the requirement that you complete the extra course.
- If needed for your particular course of study, you are also expected to have an adequate working knowledge of a language in addition to English.
Tuition Fee
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International
19681 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19681 CAD per year during 12 months. -
National
6145 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6145 CAD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Guelph
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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