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PhD Political Science at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The political science curriculum is divided into five subfields: American politics, applied political methodology, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts  |  Duration: 4.5 years / 27 major credits + 24 thesis credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Professional Development Course, Primary Emphases, Secondary Emphasis, Research Skills, Electives, Thesis Credits. Please Note: While the Department of Political Science does not have subplans listed in the catalog, the field of Political Science does have multiple research interest areas which in the department are referred to as subfields. The subfields are American Politics, Applied Political Methodology, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Political Theory.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All students are admitted directly into the PhD program. To apply, submit via the University's graduate online application. The application deadline is December 15.

Duration: 4.5 years / 27 major credits + 24 thesis credits

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