Charlottesville,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Government in Charlottesville United States | University of Virginia
University of Virginia
|
Charlottesville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,304
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
To earn the degree, students must complete 72 credits, with at least 54 credits coming from graded coursework. This includes taking either PLAD 7090 (Research Methods in Political Science) or PLPT 5010 (The Nature of Political Inquiry), along with specific courses for one major and one minor field. For American Politics majors, required courses are PLAP 7000 (American Political Development), PLAP 7010 (American Politics Institutions), and PLAP 7110 (American Political Behavior), while minors must complete two of these three. Political Theory minors need to take PLPT 7000 (Introduction to Political Theory) plus two writing-intensive courses selected from PLPT 5010 (Foundations of Political Inquiry) and other 7000- or 8000-level PLPT classes. Political Methodology minors must complete PLAD 7100 (Political Research with Quantitative Methods), PLAD 8310 (Advanced Quantitative Applications in Political Science: Linear Models), PLAD 8320 (Advanced Topics in Multivariate Analysis: Maximum Likelihood), and PLCP 5550 (Causal Inference).
Language proficiency can be demonstrated by passing a University-administered test, an oral exam evaluated by a department-approved examiner, or earning at least a B in a 2020-level language course at the University. International students may use their native language if it's not English. Alternatively, non-political theory students can fulfill this requirement by completing PLAD 7100 (Political Research with Quantitative Methods) to show quantitative proficiency.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission requirements that apply specifically to this program are listed below:
Applicants must possess a master's degree in education, the humanities, or the social sciences. Exceptions may be made for students who have master's degrees from other fields of study.
A letter of intent, and a writing sample must be included as part of your online application.
Goal/Professional StatementThis is your opportunity to describe your understanding of and interest in the program area to which you are applying, what you hope to learn during the program, and how it will help you achieve your professional goals. The prompt on the application provides additional information you might include in your statement.
Letters of RecommendationMost programs will require you to submit two letters of recommendation as part of the online application. These should be solicited through your online application. In the event that a program requires more than two letters, the program page will list how many additional letters of recommendation you will need, along with additional guidelines for selecting a recommender. You can submit your application before the letters are received.
TranscriptsUpload copies of transcripts showing college coursework and degrees completed to date. Unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts are required only when you accept an offer of admission. If you are submitting an electronic transcript, please email it directly to [email protected]. A transcript must be provided for each school listed on your application. Transcripts that are not stated in English must be accompanied by a translation into English. Your application will be considered incomplete until all transcripts are received.
We will accept international transcript evaluations from members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). While we do not endorse any specific providers, we commonly receive evaluations from Educational Credentials Evaluators, International Academic Credential Evaluators, Josef Silny and Associates, or World Education Services. Course-by-course evaluations are preferred.
English proficiency requirement:
Paper-based TOEFL: 600
Computer-Based TOEFL: 250
IELTS: 7.0
IBT TOEFL: at least 22 in writing, 22 in speaking, 23 in reading, and 23 in listening for a total score of 90.
Applicants must possess a master's degree in education, the humanities, or the social sciences. Exceptions may be made for students who have master's degrees from other fields of study.
A letter of intent, and a writing sample must be included as part of your online application.
Goal/Professional StatementThis is your opportunity to describe your understanding of and interest in the program area to which you are applying, what you hope to learn during the program, and how it will help you achieve your professional goals. The prompt on the application provides additional information you might include in your statement.
Letters of RecommendationMost programs will require you to submit two letters of recommendation as part of the online application. These should be solicited through your online application. In the event that a program requires more than two letters, the program page will list how many additional letters of recommendation you will need, along with additional guidelines for selecting a recommender. You can submit your application before the letters are received.
TranscriptsUpload copies of transcripts showing college coursework and degrees completed to date. Unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts are required only when you accept an offer of admission. If you are submitting an electronic transcript, please email it directly to [email protected]. A transcript must be provided for each school listed on your application. Transcripts that are not stated in English must be accompanied by a translation into English. Your application will be considered incomplete until all transcripts are received.
We will accept international transcript evaluations from members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). While we do not endorse any specific providers, we commonly receive evaluations from Educational Credentials Evaluators, International Academic Credential Evaluators, Josef Silny and Associates, or World Education Services. Course-by-course evaluations are preferred.
English proficiency requirement:
Paper-based TOEFL: 600
Computer-Based TOEFL: 250
IELTS: 7.0
IBT TOEFL: at least 22 in writing, 22 in speaking, 23 in reading, and 23 in listening for a total score of 90.
Tuition
USD
33,304