Overview

We offer a phd in Political Science at the University of Alberta.

Features

The following fields of study are offered in the master’s and doctoral programs: Canadian politics, comparative politics, gender and politics, international relations, and political philosophy/theory.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

A PhD student with an MA or equivalent in political science is normally required to complete a minimum of 18 units at the graduate level.

Students will normally be required to complete the core courses in each of their two chosen fields of concentration.

Students must take and pass written comprehensive examinations in any two of the following five fields: Canadian politics; comparative politics; gender and politics; international relations; political philosophy/theory.

The student’s supervisor or supervisory committee may also determine that a special skill or area is essential to the student’s program and may require additional coursework.

It is normally expected that all coursework will be complete within two terms and that students would take comprehensive exams and defend their dissertation proposals during the second year in the program.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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140

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

61

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edmonton, Canada

Disciplines

Political Science View 20 other PhDs in Political Science in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

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140

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

61

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Department’s minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an average of 3.3 in the last two years of undergraduate work (or graduate work) at the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

A TOEFL score of 100 (Internet-based) or an equivalent score on a test acceptable to FGSR is required where applicable.

A statement of intent, a writing sample, and a CV are also required.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

10518 CAD / year

≈ 10518 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4923 CAD / year

≈ 4923 CAD / year

Living costs

Edmonton

Canada

1201 - 1992 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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