PhD in Political Science in Burnaby Canada | Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University | Burnaby Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 6,198
(c. USD4,448.59)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The doctoral program (PhD) provides focused research opportunities across five disciplines: political philosophy and research methods; Canadian politics encompassing electoral behavior and economic policy; comparative political systems; global affairs, including diplomatic studies and international economic relations; governance studies, public management, municipal leadership, and administrative systems.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

A Master's degree from SFU or its equivalent from a recognized institution

A Bachelor's degree, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5/4.0, or a grade point average of at least 3.67/4.33 (A-) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses. Students admitted directly from a bachelor's degree must complete at least 50% of the course work units required for the relevant program's master's program if no course work is required as part of the doctoral degree.

Completion of at least 75% of the course work units required for the relevant program's master's program, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5.

IELTS - The University minimum requirements for English proficiency is an overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section.
TOEFL - The University minimum requirement for the internet-based exam is a total score of 93, with a minimum score of 20 in each category. For the paper-based TOEFL test, the University normally requires a score of 580, with TWE 5. Pearson Academic (PTE) - Overall 65 minimum 60 in all of their sections.

Tuition CAD 6,198

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