Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Political Science
(Student admitted on/after 2026/2027)
The Ph.D. in Political Science is designed to train students to conduct advanced scholarly research in international relations, comparative politics, or political economy and to prepare them for academic and research-oriented careers.
Course Plan
Successful completion of the Ph.D. requires passing all compulsory and required elective courses, the Qualifying Examinations, and thesis proposals assessment. Additionally, all Ph.D. students must research and write an original doctoral thesis and successfully defend it before a faculty committee.
Students are required to take 2 courses from the following required elective courses
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GPAD8201 | Advanced Qualitative Research Methods for Political Science and Public Administration | 3 |
| GPAD8202 | Advanced Quantitative Research Methods for Political Science and Public Administration | 3 |
| GPAD8100 | Selected Topics in Political Science | 3 |
Doctoral Thesis
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 18 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
|---|