Key information
Duration
- Full-time (48 months)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027 — Apply before January 2027
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Kingston, Canada
Disciplines
Political Science
Overview
Political Studies PhD course from Queen's University key facts:
The primary goal of the Political Studies doctoral program at the Queen's University is to provide a strong foundation for the pursuit of a career in university teaching and conducting research.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Canadian Politics
- Comparative Politics
- Gender and Politics
- International Relations
- Political Theory
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: 88
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 7
General requirements
- On-line application
- Two academic references
- Photocopies of official transcripts can be uploaded to the online application as PDF files. If a transcript or transcripts cannot be successfully uploaded to the online application, you are responsible for ensuring that an official transcript or transcripts of all current and previous university-level studies are sent to the School of Graduate Studies by all universities previously attended.
- Writing Sample
- Statement of Research
- Curriculum Vitae (optional)
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 5,792 AUD / year (≈ 5,772 CAD / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 5,792 AUD / year (≈ 5,772 CAD / year)
Living costs
Kingston, Canada
1,018-1,621 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding — Scholarships
PhD scholarship opportunities are available for Political Studies, including the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, DFL Scholarship Program, International Peace Scholarship Fund, Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, ServiceScape Scholarship, Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program, ACES Scholarships, Erasmus+ Grants for study mobility, Monthly Scholarship Series, Niara Scholarships, P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship, Amberscholar Scholarship, Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program, Voice Talent Online Scholarship, Dream Chaser Scholarship, Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards, and others.
