Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Political Science
(Student admitted on/before 2025/2026)
The Ph.D. in Political Science is designed to train students to conduct advanced scholarly research in international relations, comparative politics, or political theory 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.
Doctoral Thesis
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 18 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
|---|
For students admitted without a relevant Master’s degree, in additional to the above, students are requested to take TWO of the following courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 3 |