Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Political Science: Gender and Women's Studies 48 months PHD Program By McGill University |Top Universities
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Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

20,011 CADTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Ph.D. in Political Science; Gender and Women’s Studies focuses on gender and women studies of the foundation in political science theory and methods in the following political science subfields: international relations, comparative politics, Canadian politics, and political theory. Broad training is provided in the discipline and specialization in two major fields of choice is required. Training in feminist research methods and theories is required. Comprehensive exams in two fields are taken in the first and/or second year of study, in consultation with supervisors, field coordinators, and the Graduate Program Director. Participation in a research symposium that brings together gender studies’ researchers from across disciplines is mandatory.

Program overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Ph.D. in Political Science; Gender and Women’s Studies focuses on gender and women studies of the foundation in political science theory and methods in the following political science subfields: international relations, comparative politics, Canadian politics, and political theory. Broad training is provided in the discipline and specialization in two major fields of choice is required. Training in feminist research methods and theories is required. Comprehensive exams in two fields are taken in the first and/or second year of study, in consultation with supervisors, field coordinators, and the Graduate Program Director. Participation in a research symposium that brings together gender studies’ researchers from across disciplines is mandatory.

Admission requirements

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3+
6.5+
Additional Requirements
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department: • Research Statement – maximum one (1) page single-spaced, a concise academic statement • Writing Sample – Ph.D. only • GRE – required for applications to the Ph.D.
4 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

-
4,991 CAD

International Students

20,011 CAD
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