Guelph,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Political Science - Public Policy and Governance in Guelph Canada | University of Guelph
University of Guelph
|
Guelph Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
19,681
(c. USD14,115.65)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Cultivate outstanding research and analytical abilities to thoroughly investigate challenges across these disciplines: Canadian Politics; Comparative Politics; International Relations; Law and Politics; Public Policy and Governance; and Gender, Race, Indigeneity, and Sexuality (GRIS). Acquire the necessary skills to conduct high-quality independent research.
This PhD program caters to both aspiring academics and professionals aiming for research-oriented roles in government, non-profit organizations, and private industry.
Public Policy and Governance examines how governments define issues, propose solutions, and implement and assess policies. This field analyzes interactions between political leadership, administrative bodies, public institutions, NGOs, and corporate entities within policy frameworks.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An MA degree in political science with at least an A- GPA for consideration.
If you hold an MA in another social science field and are accepted into the program, you will be required to complete additional qualifying courses in the first two semesters of the program.
A methodology course is necessary for admission to the graduate program. If not completed, you may be admitted with the requirement that you complete the extra course.
CV
Writing sample (no longer than 30 pages)
All transcripts
Research proposal
If your first language is not English, you will be required to submit the results of a standardized language test.
Two academic reference letters and assessment forms. An electronic Referee Assessment Form will be sent directly to the referees listed in your online application.
International English Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) 6.5 , Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and (TOEFL Special Home Edition (iBT)) 89 A minimum score of 21 must be achieved in each of the four categories (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
paper based- minimum score of 600
If you hold an MA in another social science field and are accepted into the program, you will be required to complete additional qualifying courses in the first two semesters of the program.
A methodology course is necessary for admission to the graduate program. If not completed, you may be admitted with the requirement that you complete the extra course.
CV
Writing sample (no longer than 30 pages)
All transcripts
Research proposal
If your first language is not English, you will be required to submit the results of a standardized language test.
Two academic reference letters and assessment forms. An electronic Referee Assessment Form will be sent directly to the referees listed in your online application.
International English Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) 6.5 , Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and (TOEFL Special Home Edition (iBT)) 89 A minimum score of 21 must be achieved in each of the four categories (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
paper based- minimum score of 600
Tuition
CAD
19,681