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Develop exceptional research and analytical skills to critically examine problems in one or more of these fields: Canadian Politics; Comparative Politics; International Relations; Law and Politics; Public Policy and Governance; and Gender, Race, Indigeneity, and Sexuality (GRIS). Develop the skill-set needed to produce exceptional research of your own.
The PhD program is designed both for students pursuing academic positions and for those seeking careers working in research capacities in the public, non-profit and private sectors.
Take advantage of this opportunity to assist faculty in leading research — gaining first-hand experience from world-class researchers and supervisors. Work under the guidance of faculty who understand the importance of funding and who have a strong track record of helping students obtain research funding from a variety of sources.
Students must have
English Language Proficiency
Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) - 70
International English Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) - 6.5
Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) Note: A minimum score of 60 must be achieved in each individual component - 60
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT)) Note: A minimum score of 21 must be achieved in each of the four categories (listening, speaking, reading, writing) – 89