PhD Political Science at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

A PhD emphasizing an eclectic approach to political science spanning theory, institutions, political behavior and political development across all traditional subfields, with more than thirty faculty. A concentration in Political Science and Research Methods (PSRM) is available.

Faculty: College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Department: Political Science | Intake: Fall only; deadline December 15 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Students must be in residence full time for two consecutive semesters; applicants with or without previous graduate study or a political science background are welcome.

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Entry requirements

PhD Political Science: deadline December 15 for fall (no spring). Requirements: application, GREs, three letters of recommendation, official transcripts, personal statement of interest, short essay and a writing sample.

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.

Intake: Fall only; deadline December 15

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