Political Science (PhD) at Simon Fraser University

Programme overview

The doctor of philosophy program (PhD) offers specialized research resources in five fields: political theory and methodology; Canadian government and politics including political behaviour and political economy; comparative government and politics; international relations, including foreign policy analysis and international political economy; public policy, public administration, local governance and administration.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Department of Political Science | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

This program consists of course work beyond the MA requirements, proficiency in a second language, two comprehensive exams, a thesis proposal, and a thesis, for a minimum of 54 units.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must satisfy the university admission requirements as stated in Graduate General Regulations 1.3 in the SFU Calendar. In addition to the minimum admission requirements, a completed political science MA is required, normally with a minimum 3.67 CGPA. Any background deficiencies must be met by completing appropriate courses in addition to normal PhD work.

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.

Trimester system: Fall term runs September through December, Spring term January through April, Summer term May through August. Admission is specific to each programme.

The application fee is 112 CAD for applicants with Canadian transcripts and 160 CAD for applicants with international transcripts, paid online after submitting the application form. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sfu.ca/gradstudies/apply.html

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