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PhD Political Science at University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina, United States

Programme overview

Doctoral programme preparing graduates for academic or public service careers with theoretical, methodological and research skills in political science and international relations.

Faculty: McCausland College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Political Science  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Students choose two focus areas from American or comparative politics, international relations, political theory, public law, public administration/policy and research methodology, and develop a quantitative research project.

Career pathways

Professor, researcher, analyst, consultant, lawyer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Required: CV/resume, official GRE score, official transcripts, personal statement, 3 letters of recommendation, writing sample. Deadlines: December 15 for fall applicants requesting financial assistance; April 1 final fall deadline.

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.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific and listed per programme on the Degree Programs and Application Requirements pages.

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