Waltham,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Politics in Waltham United States | Brandeis University
Brandeis University
|
Waltham United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
57,860
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Brandeis PhD program in political science is designed to cultivate top-tier scholars, educators, and policy experts. The curriculum provides comprehensive training in various research methodologies, with special emphasis on qualitative approaches, political philosophy, and comparative case studies.
With its intimate scale, the program ensures personalized guidance. Students benefit from small seminar discussions and one-on-one tutorials that facilitate frequent interaction with faculty advisors. Teaching opportunities, including serving as teaching assistants for introductory courses and occasionally leading independent classes, enable doctoral candidates to refine their teaching abilities.
The program requires at least three years of on-campus study and completion of twelve term courses (including five foundational graduate seminars and seven electives). All students must participate in the year-long Departmental Proseminar, creating a collaborative space for discussing research projects, political science methodologies, and career preparation.
All newly admitted PhD candidates receive full tuition coverage, a living stipend, and health benefits, irrespective of their financial circumstances or country of origin.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Transcripts from all universities and colleges attended must be uploaded to your application, do not mail official transcripts to our office. For more information, visit Frequently Asked Questions.
Three letters of recommendation, submitted online
A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
A statement of purpose indicating your reasons for undertaking graduate study. In addition, please describe your qualifications for the politics program and your objectives in undertaking this program. Applicants to the doctoral program should also indicate how their research interests would complement those of the faculty. Applicants to the master's program should discuss their academic and professional career plans and how the Graduate School could help them attain their goals.
Critical writing sample not exceeding 35 pages, the 35-page maximum may consist of a single critical essay or two shorter essays of approximately equal length.
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) general test is required. Our GRE institution code is 3092 (please note: this institution code only applies to GRE scores). MyBest scores from ETS will not be accepted.
Additional Requirements for International Applicants: Score report from one of the following English language proficiency exams: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Revised Paper-delivered Test, TOEFL ITP Plus for China Solution, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, or Duolingo English Test.
100 (TOEFL iBT)
627 (TOEFL ITP Plus for China Solution)
600 (TOEFL Revised Paper-delivered Test)
120 (Duolingo English Test)
7 (IELTS Academic Test)
68 (PTE Academic Test)
Three letters of recommendation, submitted online
A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
A statement of purpose indicating your reasons for undertaking graduate study. In addition, please describe your qualifications for the politics program and your objectives in undertaking this program. Applicants to the doctoral program should also indicate how their research interests would complement those of the faculty. Applicants to the master's program should discuss their academic and professional career plans and how the Graduate School could help them attain their goals.
Critical writing sample not exceeding 35 pages, the 35-page maximum may consist of a single critical essay or two shorter essays of approximately equal length.
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) general test is required. Our GRE institution code is 3092 (please note: this institution code only applies to GRE scores). MyBest scores from ETS will not be accepted.
Additional Requirements for International Applicants: Score report from one of the following English language proficiency exams: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Revised Paper-delivered Test, TOEFL ITP Plus for China Solution, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, or Duolingo English Test.
100 (TOEFL iBT)
627 (TOEFL ITP Plus for China Solution)
600 (TOEFL Revised Paper-delivered Test)
120 (Duolingo English Test)
7 (IELTS Academic Test)
68 (PTE Academic Test)
Tuition
USD
57,860