Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Political Science - Political Economy [Collaborative Specialization] 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. USD11,096.38)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The joint PhD program focusing on Political Economy is tailored for Carleton University doctoral candidates in select programs within the Faculties of Arts and Social Science and Public Affairs. It offers students the opportunity to enhance their specialized training by incorporating political economy perspectives through cross-disciplinary engagement. Situated in Canada's capital, Carleton University draws renowned international scholars as visiting professors and guest lecturers. Students enjoy exceptional access to Ottawa's research institutions, including political party headquarters, NGOs, non-profit organizations, and labor union central offices. This strategic location provides significant advantages for both academic research and professional development through direct engagement with these institutions.
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