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Political Science (PhD) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Unlock your political science potential in a supportive and flexible program fostering close mentorship and renowned research institutes. Dalhousie's Political Science PhD program offers personalized mentorship and interdisciplinary flexibility within a collegial environment. You’ll benefit from extensive research opportunities, award-winning faculty, and strong connections with specialized institutions, all in the vibrant city of Halifax.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Political Science  |  Duration: 5 years or longer  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Career pathways

With your PhD in political science, you’ll be well equipped for a career in academia, civil service, communications and public relations, law, non-governmental organizations, and more.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Please contact the Graduate coordinator for more information Dr. Scott Pruysers is our Graduate Coordinator and would be happy to help with individual questions and requests. Application Deadline: January 31st, 2027 . All supporting material must be submitted by this date as it is the final deadline. Applicants will be considered for funding and admission using the application material submitted (please see our "Graduate Scholarships and Awards" page for more information on funding). Note: Applicants should aim to submit their application at least a week early to ensure that the deadline is met. The Department of Political Science at Dalhousie University invites applications from qualified students for its MA and PhD programs. If you have any questions we encourage you to please contact us at or contact the graduate coordinator Dr. Scott Pruysers .

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate intakes: September, January and May.

General Faculty of Graduate Studies deadlines: September admission June 1 (Canadian applicants) and April 1 (non-Canadian); January admission October 31 (Canadian) and August 31 (non-Canadian); May admission February 28 (Canadian) and December 31 (non-Canadian). Program deadlines may differ. The application fee is $115, payable online with the application.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.dal.ca/apply/

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