Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Political Science - Political Theory in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,324
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The graduate program in Political Science at Temple University focuses on equipping students for academic careers, with balanced attention to research and teaching. Our alumni frequently leverage their political science expertise in professions beyond academia. The Ph.D. curriculum encompasses four key areas: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Political Theory. This program emphasizes cultivating research capabilities and subject mastery essential for dissertation completion. Pursue groundbreaking academic work and refine teaching abilities through Temple's College of Liberal Arts Political Science Ph.D., a 46-credit program exploring global governance, civic engagement, philosophical foundations of politics, and economic policy roles. Our distinguished faculty incorporate their ongoing scholarship into doctoral instruction, specializing in American government, cross-national political systems, global affairs, and political philosophy - core components of our academic offerings. Doctoral candidates actively contribute to departmental activities through research, undergraduate instruction, and close collaboration with faculty and peers. Discover more about our Political Science Ph.D. candidates and their scholarly projects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Master's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A master's degree is not required.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required.
Statement of Goals: Approximately 500 to 1,000 words include your interest in Temple's program, your research goals, your future career goals, and your academic and research achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. Minimum scores of 156 verbal and 148 quantitative are expected.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS Academic: 7.0
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Resume: Current resume required.
Writing Sample: The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to research and write a scholarly paper. The paper should be no more than 25 pages and fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required.
Statement of Goals: Approximately 500 to 1,000 words include your interest in Temple's program, your research goals, your future career goals, and your academic and research achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. Minimum scores of 156 verbal and 148 quantitative are expected.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS Academic: 7.0
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Resume: Current resume required.
Writing Sample: The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to research and write a scholarly paper. The paper should be no more than 25 pages and fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual.
Tuition
USD
27,324