Political Studies - Doctor of Philosophy

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Political Studies - Doctor of Philosophy cost?

  CAD 5,888 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  5 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Calendar entry for this degree: Candidates for the Ph.D. are required to pass POLS 900 and five other one-term courses offered for graduate credit; Complete POLS 991, 992, 993, and 994 (Graduate Research and Development Seminar (GRADS)) in years 1-4, non-credit courses with attendance and research presentation requirements; demonstrate translation proficiency in a language other than English; pass examinations in two fields of concentration; defend a thesis proposal; and submit and defend a thesis. POLS 991/992/993/994 Graduate Research and Development Seminar (GRADS): These non-credit courses are essentially a weekly research and professional development forum for graduate students. The goal is to provide professional development instruction on topics such as writing grant applications, using reference management software in research, and journal publishing, combined with opportunities to present ongoing thesis research and mock job talks. GRADS fosters consistent, high-quality research exchange and helps students build essential academic and transferable skills, including clear communication, peer feedback, public speaking, and translating research beyond one’s field. To fulfill this requirement, PhD students are required to attend 75% of sessions in GRADS in years 1-4 (POLS 991-994) and present research at two stages in their program: the dissertation proposal in the winter of the second year (POLS 992) and a dissertation capstone (in preparation for the defense) or mock job talk (in preparation for interviews) in the fall of the year in which a student either defends or applies for external positions (whichever comes first – usually year 4/POLS 994). Fields of Concentration The fields of concentration offered by the department are Canadian politics; comparative politics gender and politics; international relations; political theory. Candidates will choose two fields of concentration in consultation with the Graduate Chair. Language Requirement Candidates must demonstrate translating competence in a language other than English that is appropriate to their thesis research. French is mandatory for candidates writing theses in Canadian politics. The language requirement should be met as early as possible in the student’s program, and not later than one year after acceptance of the student’s thesis proposal. Graduate School regulations state that the language requirement must be fulfilled at least one year prior to the submission of the student’s thesis. Thesis Each candidate must submit a thesis proposal, which will include a substantial review of the li ... · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply

• Is there a scholarship?

  Financial assistance as published for this program: The department is able to offer a number of teaching assistantships, which involve assisting professors in undergraduate courses. For details, consult the Graduate Chair. Source View scholarship page