Political Science (PhD) is a doctorate in Politics & International Relations programme taught at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 5 years, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Politics & International Relations
Duration: 5 years
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers doctoral-level training with close faculty mentorship and flexibility to pursue interdisciplinary research questions. Candidates complete coursework and comprehensive examinations before undertaking an original, supervised dissertation project in a chosen area of political science, drawing on the department's research strengths and its connections with specialized research institutes. The program is delivered in person in Halifax, begins in September, and is offered full-time, with a standard length of five years or longer to completion. Graduates are prepared for research and teaching careers in academia as well as policy-related roles in government and other institutions. Admission requires applicants to meet Dalhousie's Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum entrance requirements together with the Department of Political Science's own program-specific admission criteria.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet Dalhousie University's Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum entrance requirements, which include a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (a B average) on a 4.0 scale in the final 60 credit hours of a relevant degree, as well as the Department of Political Science's own program-specific admission criteria. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Dalhousie's English language proficiency requirements for graduate applicants, such as an IELTS Academic score of 7.0 or a TOEFL iBT score of 92 (or 4.5 on the 1-6 scale used from January 2026).
