Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Political Science in Ottawa Canada | Carleton University
Carleton University
|
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
The Political Science PhD program focuses on cultivating strong theoretical foundations and advanced analytical abilities for political research. Students select two specialization areas from these options: Political Theory, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Canadian Politics, or Public Policy. Each field benefits from faculty members with global reputations who provide research guidance.
PhD candidates may also pursue the joint Political Economy doctoral program through application.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Ph.D. program in political science normally will be undertaken on a full-time basis. However, in cases of exceptional merit, the Department may accept a few candidates for the degree on a part-time basis.
The normal requirement for admission to the Ph.D. program is a master's degree (or its equivalent) in political science with high honours standing or better.
Ph.D. candidates must have completed a political theory course at the undergraduate or master's level, regardless of their desired field of specialization, or will be required to take PSCI 5310 History of Political Thought. This 0.5 credit counts toward the normal Ph.D. program requirements of 5.0 credits.
Ph.D. candidates must have completed a social science research methods course at either the undergraduate level or master's level, regardless of their desired field of specialization, or will be required to take PSCI 5700 Basic Research Methods or PSCI 5705 Approaches to the Study of Political Theory. This 0.5 credit counts toward the normal Ph.D. program requirements of 5.0 credits.
IELTS - Overall 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each band).
TOEFL iBT - 86 (20 in reading and listening, 22 in speaking and writing)
TOEFL PBT - overall score of 580.
The normal requirement for admission to the Ph.D. program is a master's degree (or its equivalent) in political science with high honours standing or better.
Ph.D. candidates must have completed a political theory course at the undergraduate or master's level, regardless of their desired field of specialization, or will be required to take PSCI 5310 History of Political Thought. This 0.5 credit counts toward the normal Ph.D. program requirements of 5.0 credits.
Ph.D. candidates must have completed a social science research methods course at either the undergraduate level or master's level, regardless of their desired field of specialization, or will be required to take PSCI 5700 Basic Research Methods or PSCI 5705 Approaches to the Study of Political Theory. This 0.5 credit counts toward the normal Ph.D. program requirements of 5.0 credits.
IELTS - Overall 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each band).
TOEFL iBT - 86 (20 in reading and listening, 22 in speaking and writing)
TOEFL PBT - overall score of 580.
Tuition
CAD
15,465