Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in International Affairs in Ottawa Canada | Carleton University
Carleton University
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Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
15,465
(c. USD11,099.94)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Renowned globally for excellence, the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs delivers comprehensive interdisciplinary education to navigate today's intricate international challenges and policies. With decades of expertise in graduate programs covering international development, economic policy, and security studies, NPSIA equips doctoral candidates to employ advanced theoretical frameworks and research methodologies to address critical global policy issues spanning security, development, economics, and governance. As Canada's sole full member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs, NPSIA remains dedicated to shaping professionals for success in the international arena.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 8.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission into the Ph.D. program will be judged primarily on the applicant's ability to undertake research successfully and his/her prospects for completion of the program. The normal requirement for admission to the doctoral program is a Master's degree in the social sciences with a minimum A- (80%-84%) GPA. A number of years of work experience is also desirable, though not mandatory.
NPSIA's PhD program is multidisciplinary. Applicants are required to have prior training in international relations and economics. The normal requirement is at least one course in international relations, one full credit in introductory macro and micro economics, plus one senior undergraduate level economics course. In addition, students who are admitted to the doctoral program but lack sufficient specialization in their fields of study may be required to take additional courses at the graduate level in preparation for their field seminars.
The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs requires applicants whose native tongue is not English to be tested for proficiency in English, with the exception for those who obtained their Bachelor's or Master's degree within the past three years in a country in which the primary language is English, and where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was English. NPSIA applicants must submit a CAEL Assessment score of a minimum of 70 or a TOEFL score of 250 computer-based or 100 iBT (minimum score of 25 in each of reading, writing, speaking and listening), or an IELTS score of 8.0, with a minimum of 7.5 in any subcategory.
NPSIA's PhD program is multidisciplinary. Applicants are required to have prior training in international relations and economics. The normal requirement is at least one course in international relations, one full credit in introductory macro and micro economics, plus one senior undergraduate level economics course. In addition, students who are admitted to the doctoral program but lack sufficient specialization in their fields of study may be required to take additional courses at the graduate level in preparation for their field seminars.
The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs requires applicants whose native tongue is not English to be tested for proficiency in English, with the exception for those who obtained their Bachelor's or Master's degree within the past three years in a country in which the primary language is English, and where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was English. NPSIA applicants must submit a CAEL Assessment score of a minimum of 70 or a TOEFL score of 250 computer-based or 100 iBT (minimum score of 25 in each of reading, writing, speaking and listening), or an IELTS score of 8.0, with a minimum of 7.5 in any subcategory.
Tuition
CAD
15,465