Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science

Kaplan Group - University of Victoria

Canada,British Columbia

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 7,176/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 156 FREE

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Canada, British Columbia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1963

Total Students: 22,000 +

Int. Students: 4,300 +

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3800 Finnerty Rd, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science

Program Overview

The PhD program takes about four years to complete following an MA degree. The first year is for coursework: six graduate courses including POLI 600 (Professional Development Seminar).

At least one, but no more than two of the graduate courses may be taken outside the Department of Political Science. Two of the other courses must be "field" seminars designed to prepare the PhD student for his or her candidacy examinations.

The PhD student will normally take two candidacy examinations in the second year of doctoral study. The student will then prepare and defend a dissertation proposal.

The dissertation counts for 80% of the PhD program. Students should aim to have their dissertation proposal approved well before the end of their second year of study. Once approved, the dissertation should take about two years to complete.

For more information about the graduate programs in Political Science, refer to the Political Science Graduate Handbook.

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