Political Science - Political Theory

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Careers

As a graduate of the doctoral program in Political Science, you will be well prepared to compete for positions at prestigious academic institutions and in other professional areas where critical thinking, communication and advanced research skills are particularly important, such as public administration, data analysis, publishing, journalism and media.

Programme Structure

Research areas:

• Democratic
• Liberalism
• Political obligation and legitimacy
• Justice
• Global and intergenerational justice

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

• GRE® Required
• GMAT Required

English requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 130
• TOEFL® iBT: 100 or 5 (New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned; equivalent to the 0-120 score)
• PTE Academic: 76
• IELTS: 7

Other requirements

General requirements

• Applicants should have an MA or equivalent in political science studies or a related discipline.
• Two letters of recommendation from professors familiar with your work
• Statement of purpose (maximum 500 words)
• Research proposal (maximum 1,500 words excluding references). The research proposal must be rooted in the relevant scholarly literature and demonstrate an understanding of the state of the art in your field.

Students who submit doctoral research proposals on:

• Political Theory (PT): normative political theory, including the topics of democratic theory, liberalism, political obligation and legitimacy, theories of justice, and global and intergenerational justice.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International (Non-residents): 24,135 AUD / year (≈ 15,000 EUR / year)
• EU/EEA (EU/EEA Nationals): 24,135 AUD / year (≈ 15,000 EUR / year)

Additional Details: Doctoral programs (year 1): 15,000 EUR. Doctoral programs after comprehensive examination (years 2, 3, and 4): 5,000 EUR.

Living costs

Vienna, Austria: 1,385-2,142 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships. Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Political Science - Political Theory.