PhD Political Science

UNT's Political Science Ph.D. provides you the opportunity to specialize in American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Methodology and Political Theory. The department also has strengths in areas that bridge traditional subfield boundaries, such as Peace and Conflict, Political Institutions, and Race and Ethnic Politics. The department is home to some of the top scholars in the world in their respective fields.

The doctoral degree in Political Science prepares you for academic careers in research and teaching, as well as professional careers in public service and the private sector. The program introduces you to the substantive, theoretical and methodological aspects of the study of politics, and trains you to perform original research on political behavior.

Ph.D. students have the opportunity to plan their program in conjunction with their advisory committee. You may focus your studies within three fields, one of which may be in an external field such as sociology or history. These fields include political theory, American government and public law, comparative government and politics and international relations.

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$19,571.36 Per Year

International student tuition fee

3 Years

Duration

Jan 2025

Start Month

Dec 2024

Application Deadline

Upcoming Intakes

  • January 2025
  • August 2025
  • January 2026
  • August 2026

Mode of Study

  • Full Time