PhD in Political Science

at University of Victoria

Modules
 

• Canadian politics
• comparative public policy and governance
• contemporary political theory
• cultural, social and political thought
• democratic constitutionalism
• Indigenous nationhood
• international and transnational politics
• politics in the global south

• You must hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) in political science.
• includes a brief summary of your prior education and experience
• includes details about your specific research and dissertation interests
• relates those interests to at least one of our areas of specialization
• proposes a suitable supervisor
• a recently written academic paper (please translate into English if necessary)
• two reference names and their email addresses
• post-secondary transcripts

The cost of studying at University of Victoria largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. 

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay CAD$ 32952 annually, to study in University of Victoria.