PhD Political Science at University of Florida

Entry requirements

The Department of Political Science currently offers two graduate degrees: Master of Arts (thesis or non-thesis option) and Doctor of Philosophy. Requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees Section of this catalog. Admission to graduate study in the Department of Political Science normally requires the completion of an undergraduate major in political science or its equivalent. In evaluating candidates for admission, the Department considers Prior academic achievement GRE scores Letters of recommendation from three faculty members or others familiar with the academic potential or work habits of the applicant A statement of purpose that conveys intellectual ambitions, indicates how the program of study satisfies the student’s interests and goals, and tells how the student would contribute to the program. Students may complete their M.A. degrees with or without writing University-wide graduate admission (not specific to this programme): application through the UF graduate application; official GRE scores are required by most programmes (GMAT for MBA applicants), per programme; transcripts, a CV or resume and letters of recommendation where the programme requires them.