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Political Science, PhD at Tulane University

Tulane University, United States

Programme overview

The Tulane PhD prepares students to conduct independent research and teach, emphasising methodology and research design to analyse political phenomena worldwide. Faculty cover domestic and international politics in the US, Latin America, Africa, Europe and Asia.

Faculty: School of Liberal Arts  |  Department: Political Science  |  Duration: 48 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

What you will study

The 48 credits include scope and methods, quantitative methods I and II, qualitative methods, a dissertation prospectus seminar, field seminars in Comparative Politics or International Relations, electives and dissertation research. Students pass comprehensive exams, develop a prospectus and defend a dissertation.

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Application information

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

Duration: 48 credit hours

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