Political Science (PhD) is a doctorate in Politics & International Relations programme taught at Western University in London, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Politics & International Relations
Duration: 4 years
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Program details
Overview
The PhD in Political Science is offered by Western's Political Science Department, recognized for research and teaching in democratic engagement, global justice, urban politics and local governance, and research methods, alongside traditional subfields including Canadian politics, comparative politics, international relations, local government, and political theory. Admission requires an MA in Political Science with superior academic standing, demonstrating a high level of academic performance. The program is full-time, thesis-based, and structured over 12 terms (four years). Applicants whose first language is not English must meet minimum scores on TOEFL, IELTS Academic, or CAEL, or complete Fanshawe College's Level 10 English for Academic Purposes program. The application deadline is February 1, with acceptance decisions issued in April and the admissions cycle concluding in July. Graduates are prepared for academic and applied research careers across the discipline's core and interdisciplinary subfields.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants require an MA in Political Science with superior standing, demonstrating a high level of academic performance.
