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PhD Political Science (Dr. phil.) at University of Münster

University of Münster, Germany

Programme overview

Doctoral programme in political science leading to the Dr. phil., based at the Institute of Political Science at the University of Münster.

Department: Institute of Political Science (Fachbereich Education and Social Sciences)  |  Duration: About three years (usually six semesters)  |  Study mode: full-time; doctoral programme (Promotion)  |  Location: Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The doctoral programme usually lasts six semesters and comprises a dissertation, accompanying subject-specific doctoral studies and a disputation; obligations include regular prepared individual supervision once per semester, with optional elements such as conference papers, colloquia, teaching, summer schools (for example ECPR methods training) and a stay abroad or fieldwork.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the doctorate requires, as a rule, a completed relevant university degree; the exact requirements are set in the faculty's doctoral regulations (Promotionsordnung).

Duration: About three years (usually six semesters)

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