Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Political Science in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University
Georgia State University
|
Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,246
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
This program provides specialized training for research and teaching careers in Atlanta's academic hub, with strong focuses on Political Behavior, Public Law, and Democratization. Our Ph.D. program boasts diversity in methodology, demographics, and geography, offering personalized mentorship from day one. Graduates pursue careers across academia, private sector, government, NGOs, and policy organizations globally. The Ph.D. degree equips students for scholarly careers by deepening their disciplinary knowledge, refining research methods, and completing dissertation work suitable for publication. The program cultivates subject-matter experts who skillfully integrate theoretical depth with rigorous methodology.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
For the Ph.D. in Political Science, students can be admitted with either a B.A./B.S. or an M.A.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Political Science is preferred, but candidates with a degree in related disciplines are welcome to apply.
The Department of Political Science asks applicants to submit the following:
Complete Graduate Application Form
Acceptable GRE scores
Three letters of recommendation from persons who can authoritatively comment on your academic abilities
Transcripts from all graduate and/or undergraduate institutions attended
Statement of your research interests and how GSU's Political Science Department will help you meet your career and educational goals
Writing sample
Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. This requirement can be met in the following ways:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL including the special home edition)
International Language Testing System (IELTS)
Documentation that the baccalaureate or a prior graduate degree was obtained in an English-speaking country
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program (case-by-case basis)
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 60
TOEFL PBT 160
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Political Science is preferred, but candidates with a degree in related disciplines are welcome to apply.
The Department of Political Science asks applicants to submit the following:
Complete Graduate Application Form
Acceptable GRE scores
Three letters of recommendation from persons who can authoritatively comment on your academic abilities
Transcripts from all graduate and/or undergraduate institutions attended
Statement of your research interests and how GSU's Political Science Department will help you meet your career and educational goals
Writing sample
Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. This requirement can be met in the following ways:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL including the special home edition)
International Language Testing System (IELTS)
Documentation that the baccalaureate or a prior graduate degree was obtained in an English-speaking country
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program (case-by-case basis)
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 60
TOEFL PBT 160
Tuition
USD
24,246