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Doctorate in Political Science at Sciences Po

Sciences Po, France

Programme overview

Doctoral programme giving international-level training in political science and social science research methodology (qualitative and quantitative), with three majors: Comparative Politics, International Relations and Political Theory.

Faculty: Sciences Po School of Research (Doctoral School)  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time; French and English  |  Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

Supervision by a thesis supervisor from CEVIPOF, CERI or the Centre for European Studies and Comparative Politics; at least three doctoral seminars; completion ideally in three years, followed by the viva.

Career pathways

Academic and research careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is based on the academic profile and ability to conduct research, shown by a master's-level research dissertation graded Very good or equivalent, a logical link between prior graduate studies and the doctoral discipline, and meeting financial pre-conditions (PhD funding covering at least three years is required). Two admissions sessions take place each year; applications are made online with recommendations. The jury considers grades, the quality of the master's dissertation and the candidate's capacity to commit to a research project.

Duration: 3 years

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