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PhD International Affairs at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

PhD International Affairs is a graduate programme at Carleton University offered through Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (Faculty of Public and Global Affairs).

Faculty: Faculty of Public and Global Affairs  |  Department: Norman Paterson School of International Affairs  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Programme requirements total 3.5 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission into the Ph.D. program will be judged primarily on the applicant's ability to undertake research successfully, and his/her prospects for completion of the program. Admission to the Ph.D. program is governed by the requirements stated in the General Regulations section of this Calendar. The normal requirement for admission to the doctoral program in International Affairs is a Master's degree in a social science with at least an A- average. Relevant work experience is also considered. Applicants are required to have prior training in international relations and economics.

Graduate programmes normally admit to the fall (September) term; some programmes also consider applicants for the winter (January) or summer (May) terms.

Apply online through Carleton360. Applications for most programmes for the upcoming Fall, Winter and Summer terms open on 1 June. Most programmes have two deadlines per term: the first for guaranteed consideration of admission and funding, the second if space and funds remain. Application fee: C$125, non-refundable, paid by credit card and not waived.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.carleton.ca/

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