Ours is a young and energetic department. Many of our faculty have been hired within the past few years and comprise a community of scholars active throughout the profession. Many faculty members at the University of California, Riverside work with graduate students on joint projects and form working relationships that often extend beyond the completion of the dissertation.
In recent years, Political Science graduate students have been well represented at major professional conferences and have published in leading professional journals.
Programme Structure
Our faculty is particularly well suited to train students in:
- Political behavior
- International political economy
- International Conflict and Security
- Race, ethnicity, and identity
- Comparative political institutions
- Civil-military relations
- Latin American politics
- Skepticism, liberalism, and hermeneutics
Academic requirements
English requirements
TOEFL® iBT: 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution.
To complete your application, you will need:
- A statement of purpose
- A statement of personal history
- GRE scores
- Three academic letters of recommendation (from people familiar with your academic work)
- TOEFL scores (only international applicants)
- Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended
Tuition Fees
International
13,571 AUD / year (≈ 9,620 USD / year)
Out-of-State
13,571 AUD / year (≈ 9,620 USD / year)
Domestic
13,571 AUD / year (≈ 9,620 USD / year)
Additional Details: fees per quarter
Living costs
Riverside, United States
1,552-2,257 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Political Science.
