PhD Political Science at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

Students pursuing the Ph.D. in political science at UC’s School of Public and International Affairs select two of the following major fields of study: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, or Research Methodology. Doctoral students may also complete a graduate certificate in Public Opinion and Survey Research , a Ph.D. concentration in Feminist Comparative and International Politics, or a cross-disciplinary certificate in Asian Studies .

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 5 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

Career pathways

The Political Science Ph.D. program prepares students for careers in research, teaching, public policy, government, or international organizations. Recent graduates work in the US and internationally in colleges and universities, governments, and research firms.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate work Three letters of recommendation A statement of purpose explaining why you have decided to pursue graduate education in political science and specifically addressing how your interests fit with those of the department faculty For students applying with only a bachelor’s degree: GRE verbal, quantitative and analytical scores are required For students applying with a master’s degree from a US university or an English-medium university outside the US: GRE scores are optional For students applying from countries where English is not an official language: TOEFL scores (or other standardized tests recognized by the UC Graduate School) are required unless you have a bachelor’s or higher degree from an entirely English-instructing college or university Applicants should have at least a B average in undergraduate coursework or otherwise give evidence of academic promise The video essay is not required

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.

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Apply through the official page: https://grad.uc.edu/admissions.html

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