Program Overview
The Department of Political Studies at Queen’s University has long been known for its graduate programs. We are small enough to provide our students with a highly personalized graduate experience, and our faculty are strong, diverse, and well recognized for their research so that we can provide a well-rounded education that gives our graduates a strong basis for a wide range of careers. Our Ph.D. program will help you prepare for a rewarding career in teaching and leadership roles in other sectors related to political studies.
Opportunities
We encourage our students to present papers at academic conferences, and we provide partial support for conference travel. Many of our faculty offer Research Assistantship opportunities. We also encourage and support our students in their field research, and our faculty help students with networking in Canadian and global academic and policy fields.
Method of Completion
Ph.D.: Course work, second-language examination, field examinations in two fields, thesis proposal, thesis and defense.
Career paths - employment opportunities
Our graduates can be found in government, non-governmental organizations, firms, and universities across Canada and around the world. They include:
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Faculty of Arts and Science
Dunning Hall - First Floor,
94 University Avenue,
KINGSTON,
Ontario (ON),
K7L 3N6, Canada
Student must have M.A., political science, or an equivalent with a minimum A- average.
English language requirements
Applicants must have TOEFL Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT): The minimum overall score is 88, made up of the minimum scores in each component test as follows: Writing test: 24/30; Speaking test: 22/30; Reading test: 22/30; Listening test: 20/30; MELAB: 80 (minimum overall score); IELTS: 7 (minimum score, academic module); PTE Academic: 65 (minimum overall score).
