Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D) In Political Science

Political Science is a research intensive and teaching oriented department, offering students a dynamic and engaging environment. Our faculty pursue a wide range of research interests, are widely published, and are active in obtaining grant funding from SSHRC and other sources. The department also has a strong track record in helping graduate students obtain research funding of their own, including SSHRC, OGS, and Trillium. Many of our faculty engage in field work in a number of regions, including Africa, Latin America, Asia, Oceania and the Pacific, the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. The PhD program offers students the opportunity to pursue studies in six fields: Canadian Politics Comparative Politics Gender, Race, Indigeneity, and Sexuality International Relations Law and Politics Public Policy and Governance Students are required to major in one field and minor in another. The PhD program is designed both for students interested in pursuing academic positions and also for students interested in working in research capacities in the public, non-profit or private sectors. The department of Political Science offers a rigorous and dynamic MA program in Political Science with both Major Research Paper and Thesis options. The department also participates in a collaborative MA specialization in International Development with students obtaining a specialization in International Development along with the Political Science degree. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN: Rights, Law and Justice Public Policy, Governance, and Administration International Development Gender and Identity Comparative and Global Politics CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Policy Analyst Strategic Consultant Communications Specialist Lecturer Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) coordinator