Overview

The Security Studies doctoral program at the University of Central Florida is designed to produce specialists capable of analyzing and communicating security issues to policy makers, the general public, the government, and academia.

Outcomes

Many graduates will work in military and other governmental organizations, international corporations, and agencies that deal with security. Others will seek employment in research and teaching in institutions of higher education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues in Domestic Security
Scientific Study of Security
Issues in International Security
Revolution and Political Violence
Comparative Politics of Africa
Issues in Latin American Politics
Comparative Politics of the Middle East
Global Security in the Age of Migration
Comparative Rising Powers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

56 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orlando, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy Political Science Terrorism & Security View 92 other PhDs in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An earned master’s degree or its equivalent in Political Science, International Politics or International Relations, or related discipline. The Program Director will evaluate the suitability of MA degrees in other disciplines for admission purposes.
Three letters of reference, at least one of which by a faculty member at the institution where the master’s degree was earned.
A personal statement of 500 words identifying areas of research interest in political science and faculty with whom they would like to work.
A writing sample of the applicant’s work that is at least 2500 words long and demonstrates the ability to complete graduate-level research.
Résumé.
Applicants who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
A department admissions committee will conduct interviews with the top candidates (either in-person on campus or by phone or Skype).

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

22988 USD / year

≈ 22988 USD / year
Out-of-State

22988 USD / year

≈ 22988 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6664 USD / year

≈ 6664 USD / year

Living costs

Orlando

United States

1111 - 1939 USD / month

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