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Political Science (Ph.D.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Political Science covers international relations, comparative politics, Canadian politics, methods and political theory. Broad disciplinary training is provided, with specialization in two major fields.

Faculty: Arts  |  Department: Political Science  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

Students complete comprehensive exams in two fields in the first and/or second year. Students admitted to PhD1 register in ARTR 716 in their first term followed by ARTR 717 in their second term.

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