Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Political Science in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,751.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Earning a PhD is a rigorous academic pursuit requiring at least four years of dedicated work. This program offers a distinctive path for students absolutely certain about dedicating several years to advanced scholarship, primarily involving independent investigation of a highly specialized subject. Prospective PhD candidates should thoroughly examine the constrained job prospects in today's academic landscape and evaluate whether doctoral studies align with their professional goals. Our department actively assists doctoral candidates in securing both academic and non-academic positions, including teaching roles, administrative positions in higher education, and opportunities across government, corporate, and non-profit organizations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants who have completed the equivalent of a Master's degree will be considered for admission to the PhD program. Graduate degrees in Political Science or close cognates such as International Relations or Public Policy are strongly preferred, applicants with fewer than four graduate-level courses in Political Science are admitted to the PhD only under exceptional circumstances. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of at least 3.3 in the last 60 graded credits of academic studies, but successful applicants will typically have a GPA of 3.7 or higher. Since English is the primary language of instruction and communication at the University of Alberta, all applicants must be proficient in English prior to admission. Applicants with degrees/ qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:
TOEFL with a minimum score of 600 (paper-based) or a total of 100 (Internet-based) with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skills areas, or
MELAB of 85, or
IELTS 7.0 with at least 6 on each band.
TOEFL with a minimum score of 600 (paper-based) or a total of 100 (Internet-based) with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skills areas, or
MELAB of 85, or
IELTS 7.0 with at least 6 on each band.
Tuition
CAD
9,406