Nashville,
TN,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Political Science - Political Theory in Nashville United States | Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
|
Nashville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
42,282
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Vanderbilt Political Science department's political theory focus delves into democratic enigmas, particularly those concerning invisibility. Our research aligns with other subfields examining race, ethnicity, gender, immigration, and identity politics, especially when these topics intersect with democratic governance challenges.
Vanderbilt's political theory graduate program has three primary objectives: providing comprehensive education in political thought history, guiding students toward specialization in chosen theorists, and preparing students for current theoretical discussions. Our faculty expertise spans these areas, assisting students in designing cohesive study plans that combine all elements to address fundamental questions in political theory and practice.
Faculty specialties encompass early modern and modern political philosophy, political economy, modern justice and human rights theories, and feminist political thought. We encourage diverse methodological approaches to political theory research.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
an official OR unofficial transcript from each college or university attended,
recent GRE scores, for the verbal, mathematical, and written portions of the exam,
three letters of recommendation from people who are familiar with the applicant's academic record,
a statement of purpose indicating the student's interests and career goals,
a writing sample of 15-25 double-spaced pages (preferably a paper from a course that illustrates the candidate's ability to write and to conduct research),
students from non-English-speaking countries should also submit a recent TOEFL score. Students who have received degrees from English-speaking institutions are exempt from this requirement.
Candidates should have an overall undergraduate GPA of at least 3.3, and a GPA of 3.5 in their major field.
The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL iBT (internet- based test) is 88. Some departments list minimum recommendations or requirements on their departmental websites and may require a higher level of proficiency. Please contact your program of interest to confirm.
For IELTS, the minimum acceptable score will vary by program. In many cases, a score of at least 7.0 is desirable.
recent GRE scores, for the verbal, mathematical, and written portions of the exam,
three letters of recommendation from people who are familiar with the applicant's academic record,
a statement of purpose indicating the student's interests and career goals,
a writing sample of 15-25 double-spaced pages (preferably a paper from a course that illustrates the candidate's ability to write and to conduct research),
students from non-English-speaking countries should also submit a recent TOEFL score. Students who have received degrees from English-speaking institutions are exempt from this requirement.
Candidates should have an overall undergraduate GPA of at least 3.3, and a GPA of 3.5 in their major field.
The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL iBT (internet- based test) is 88. Some departments list minimum recommendations or requirements on their departmental websites and may require a higher level of proficiency. Please contact your program of interest to confirm.
For IELTS, the minimum acceptable score will vary by program. In many cases, a score of at least 7.0 is desirable.
Tuition
USD
42,282