PhD Political Science at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Programme overview

The PhD in Political Science prepares students for careers in college teaching and in other occupations related to public or private sector service. The programme is offered on the Knoxville campus.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Political Science | Duration: Minimum 72 graduate credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree, exclusive of 6 hours of master's thesis | Study mode: full-time | Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

Coursework includes POLS 510 Scope and Methods, POLS 511 Research Design, POLS 513 Quantitative Political Analysis and 24 hours of doctoral research and dissertation, with at least two advanced methodology courses. Students pass written comprehensive exams in two broad fields (American government and politics, public administration, comparative government and politics, or international relations) and a final oral dissertation defence.

Career pathways

College teaching and careers in the public or private sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have completed a master's degree in political science or a related field.

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.

International graduate applicants on F and J visas: Fall online submission April 15 and file completion May 15; Spring June 15 and October 1; Summer October 15 and February 15. Departmental deadlines may be earlier.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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