McGill University - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Political Science
| School: | McGill University - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Arts |
| Degree: | Doctorate |
| Field of Study: | Political Science and Government, General
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| Description: | The doctoral program is designed to give students the necessary foundation for making original contributions to knowledge. Graduate courses provide students with analytical and theoretical tools used in particular subfields. This general training includes specialized training in research methods. Recent graduates of our doctoral program are pursuing diverse employment opportunities; see: www.mcgill.ca/politicalscience/grad/news.
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| URL: | Political Science at McGill University - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies |
| Thesis Based: | Yes |
| Cost per year:* | | Provincial: | $4,991 | | National: | $4,991 | | International: | $1,870 |
Cost per year represents typical annual fees based on credits taken during Fall and Winter terms. |
| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 100] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 600]
- Graduate Record Examination
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| Application Notes : | GRE results are required for applications to the doctoral program. Use codes McGill 0935 ? Political Science 1999. The test should be written well in advance of the application deadline. GRE results are not required for students applying to the master's program.
Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English, and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian/American institution (anglophone or francophone), must submit TOEFL scores. A minimum score of 100 on the Internet-based test (iBT), with each component score not less than 20, or 600 on the paper-based test is required for admission. Please use the codes McGill 0935 ? Political Science 89 when writing the TOEFL exam. The IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) with a minimum overall band of 6.5 is also acceptable. Files will not be considered unless TOEFL/IELTS scores are received before the application deadline (January 15). IELTS test scores must be sent electronically by IELTS directly to McGill University using the McGill code 0935. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Statement of Research Interests
- Portfolio
Students holding a master?s degree in political science may be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. program. In some instances, outstanding students with a B.A. in Political Science may be admitted directly into the Ph.D. program without having completed an M.A. degree. They will be considered Ph.D. 1.
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.