Political Science
Program Overview
The Master of Arts program is designed to satisfy the diverse interests of students who wish to pursue a year of graduate study in political science. Students admitted to the MA program may choose from three fields: Political Economy of International Development; Political Science; and Political Theory. Students whose interests are primarily normative and philosophical may choose the field of Political Theory.
The combined degree program in Law, Juris Doctor / Political Science, Doctor of Philosophy (JD/PhD) program enables students to acquire a PhD in Political Science as well as a Juris Doctor (JD) in Law.
The Doctor of Philosophy program offers courses in the fields of Canadian Politics; Comparative Politics; Development Studies; International Relations; Political Theory; and Public Policy.
Quick Facts
| Domestic | International | |
|---|---|---|
| Application deadline | PhD: Fall 2024 entry 08-Jan-2024 MA:Fall 2024 entry 15-Jan-2024 | PhD: Fall 2024 entry 08-Jan-2024 MA:Fall 2024 entry 15-Jan-2024 |
| Minimum admission average | MA: PhD: | MA: PhD: |
| Direct entry option from bachelor's to PhD? | PhD: Yes | PhD: Yes |
| Are any standardized tests required/recommended? | MA, PhD: NA | MA, PhD: NA |
“U of T houses some of the country's best academics.”
- Kristen Pue
- JD/PhD Candidate, Political Science