Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (PhD)
Degree:
Doctor of Philosophy
Specialization:
Political Science Quick Facts
Faculty:
Faculty of ArtsSubject:
Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Mode of delivery:
On campus
Registration options:
Full-time Application
Possible start dates:
| Deadlines for | ||
|---|---|---|
| Start date | Students with Canadian or US credentials | Students with international credentials |
| September | January 1st | January 1st |
Program contact details
Link to program website:
Application enquiries:
- Josephine Calazan, poligrad@politics.ubc.ca
Please mail paper documents to:
Buchanan Building - Block C
Room C425 - 1866 Main Mall
Vancouver
British Columbia, V6T 1Z1
Canada
Requirements
GRE required?:
Required by some applicants (check program website) Opportunities
Research focus:
Fields of study in the Political Science program include:
- Canadian Politics: federalism, the Canadian electoral system, the constitution, the courts, electoral reform, parliamentary institutions, political parties, Canadian public policy, Canadian political thought, voting behaviour
- Comparative Politics: democratization and democratic institutions, state-society relations, comparative public policy, comparative political economy, constitutional design and comparative political institutions, executive politics, separation of powers, governance, non-governmental organizations, and immigration politics
- International Relations: International Relations Theory, International Political Economy, International Security, International Law and Organization, International Norms, Human Security, the politics of international law, and global governance
- Political Theory: democratic theory, liberalism, constitutionalism, human rights, feminism, multiculturalism, nationalism, identity politics, critical theory, history of political thought
Tuition / Program costs
| Fees | Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat | International |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $91.80 | $153.00 |
| Tuition * | ||
| Installments per year | 3 | 3 |
| Tuition per installment | $1,449.72 | $2,546.90 |
| Tuition per year | $4,349.16 | $7,640.70 |
| Int. Tuition Award (ITA) per year (if eligible) | $3,200.00 (-) | |
| Other Fees and Costs | ||
| Student Fees (yearly) | $709.00 (approx.) | |
| Costs of living (yearly) | $16,763.00 (approx.) | |
* Regular, full-time tuition. For on-leave, extension, continuing or part time (if applicable) fees see UBC Calendar.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
Recent Doctoral Citations
- Dr. Hyunji Lee: "Dr. Lee examined psychological and institutional factors that shape individual attitudes toward trade policies. She found that concerns about economic insecurity and the lack of government commitment to social protection had a greater effect on the public perception of trade liberalization than the promise of economic growth." (November 2011)
- Dr. Shane Joshua Barter: "Dr. Barter's research uncovers the strategies possessed by civilians in war. In the midst of war, civilians can be proactive, and their strategies can have important effects on conflict dynamics. Based on ethnographic fieldwork in three conflicts, he shows how and why some people flee, while others support armed groups, and some speak out." (November 2011)
- Dr. David Seekings: "Dr. Seekings used an "ethics of care" approach to examine global health aid. Building from the current practices of major donors, he demonstrated how a care approach creates a more responsive and engaging method of developing aid policy that has the potential to better meet the needs of target communities." (May 2011)
- Dr. Netina Tan: "Dr. Tan investigated the sources of hegemonic party resilience in the era of democracy. She examined the conditions under which elites unite and oppositions succeed or fail to form credible alternatives in Singapore and Taiwan. She found that regimes that invest in institutions and are selective in restricting civil and political liberties are more persistent." (May 2011)
- Dr. James Clark Gillies: "Dr. Gillies studied the role of American presidential advisers in the fiscal policy-making process of the contemporary White House. He subsequently developed a theory of presidential adviser selection and argues for presidents to strongly consider the benefits of mixed adviser sets to guard against being captured by a particular type of thinking." (May 2011)
Further Information
Link to UBC calendar:
UBC Calendar 
