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PhD Political Science at University of California, Davis

University of California, Davis, United States

Programme overview

The PhD (Plan C) in Political Science covers American government and politics, comparative politics, international relations, methodology and political theory. It is offered by the Department of Political Science in the College of Letters and Science.

Faculty: College of Letters and Science  |  Department: Department of Political Science  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Davis, CA, United States

What you will study

Students complete coursework at three courses per term, including a first and second field of at least five courses each, and submit a plan of study by December 1 of the second year.

Career pathways

Professional research and teaching in political science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Political Science graduate admissions: three letters of recommendation; GRE scores are required; statement of purpose and personal statement; TOEFL or IELTS scores (taken within two years) if no degree from an English-instruction institution; writing sample of no more than 10,000 words demonstrating political science research. Holistic review. General deadline December 15, 2026; space-available June 1, 2027.

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,722 a year (2026-27). Systemwide UC graduate (academic) Tuition for California residents, 2026-27 annual. Excludes Student Services Fee, campus-based fees, and Nonresident Supplemental Tuition; self-supporting and professional programmes are charged differently and are not cov Source

Graduate applications are submitted through the UC Davis online graduate application with an application fee; deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the Graduate Studies deadlines page.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/apply

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