Doctoral programme is provided in the field of public policy and administration. Joint programme offers dissertation topics in theory of politics, political communication, comparative politics and international relations.
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Key facts
- Doctoral studies in Political Sciences is carried out at Kaunas University of Technology in the field of Public Policy and Administration. The programme is implemented with the General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania, Klaipėda University and Vytautas Magnus University. Therefore, research topics can also fall into the fields proposed by the partner institutions, for example, political theory, political communication, comparative politics, and international relations.
- Candidates to the doctoral studies in Political Sciences are admitted under procedure of open competition with a prerequisite of a master’s degree or equivalent qualification.
Accreditation
Right to doctoral studies acquired in cooperation with Klaipėda University and Lithuanian Energy Institute. Right to doctoral studies approved by the order No. V-1019 of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania of 08 June 2011.
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Methodology and Research Methods in Politics;
- Specialised Seminar of Methodology and Research in Political Science;
- Contemporary Analytical Political Philosophy;
- Contemporary Continental Political Philosophy;
- Mediatization of Politics;
- Modeling of Political Systems;
- Nationalism and Politics;
- New Media an Political Participation;
- Political Communication Analysis;
- Political Development of post-Soviet States;
- Political System of the European Union;
- Public Policy and Public Governance Research;
- Public Policy of the European Union;
- Security Studies After the Cold War.
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Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 75 OR IELTS: 5.5
Other requirements
General requirements
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
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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): Free
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): Free
Living costs
Kaunas, Lithuania — 689–1,191 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 Sciences.
