“Study political science in a city that lives and breathes politics.” GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN
POLITICAL SCIENCE
SHAPE YOUR FUTURE BASED ON YOUR RESEARCH INTERESTS Where better to study political science than seven kilometres from Parliament Hill at Carleton University in Ottawa? Carleton offers both an MA and PhD program in political science, as well as a collaborative specialization in African Studies and, at the PhD level, a collaborative degree in Political Economy. Students in our MA program can tailor their degree program to meet their own interests and goals. The degree can be completed through coursework only or through a combination of coursework and a thesis or major research paper. The department offers a wide array of graduate courses in political science, as well as broad faculty expertise in a range of topics in, and approaches to, the study of politics. A co-op program option is available. The PhD program emphasizes the development of theoretical competence and rigorous analytical skills in the study of politics. Students choose two of the following fields: political theory, Canadian politics, comparative politics, international relations, and public affairs and policy analysis. All of these fields are well represented by internationally-recognized faculty members who are available for research supervision.
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Participation in our co-op program will allow master’s students to develop the necessary skills to conduct an effective job search and to graduate with a network of established career contacts.
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES Through our research, Carleton political scientists are contributing to a better understanding of how politics works, and how political systems can be transformed to promote democracy, human rights and the public good. More information about our research can be found at: carleton.ca/polisci/research.
CAPITAL ADVANTAGE Carleton’s location in the nation’s capital places you in the heart of the country’s political process, giving you unparalleled access to resources and career opportunities unavailable elsewhere in the country. Carleton students enjoy easy access to Canada’s federal government and can tour Parliament Hill, visit the Library of Parliament, attend Parliament when it is in session and volunteer or work for government departments and agencies located in the city. Ottawa is also home to 11 national museums, Library and Archives Canada, more than 900 national and international associations and a multitude of high commissions and foreign embassies. Our location in Ottawa provides you with numerous chances to see politics in action. You will be taught by faculty who have played active roles in national and international associations, been major contributors to political science research and are consultants for governments and non-governmental organizations.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The normal requirement for admission to our master’s program is a BA (Honours) (or the equivalent) in political science, with at least a B+ standing. Honours graduates in fields other than political science will be considered on the basis of their academic background and standing, and will be judged on a case-by-case basis. The normal requirement for admission to our PhD program is a master’s degree (or its equivalent) in political science with an A- standing or better. Students with a master’s degree from other disciplines will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and may be required to take additional courses as part of the program.
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Two references (MA); three references (PhD) A one-page Statement of Intent (two pages for PhD) A copy of your transcripts from all postsecondary institutions you have attended If applicable, a copy of your English-language test results.
Official documents (transcripts, test scores) will be required if you are accepted into our program.
CONTACT INFORMATION Graduate Supervisor Department of Political Science B657 Loeb Building 1125 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6 Phone: 613-520-2600, ext. 6614 Email:
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Master’s students with at least a 9.5 GPA in political science graduate courses can apply for the Washington Center Internship Program where you will spend one term in Washington, D.C.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS For admission into Carleton’s graduate programs, you will need to demonstrate that your knowledge and use of English are strong enough for graduate studies at an English-language university. For a listing of our minimum English-language requirements, please visit our website at: graduate.carleton.ca/international.
APPLICATION & DEADLINES
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Details about how to apply are available here: graduate.carleton.ca/apply-online.
Generous funding is available in the form of teaching/research assistantships and scholarships based on academic excellence. Applicants who submit their application by January 31 for admission the following September will be automatically considered for funding. We encourage students to compete for scholarships from OGS or SSHRC as appropriate to their research topic. For additional information on scholarships visit graduate.carleton.ca/financial-assistance.
You can access an online application at this website: graduate.carleton.ca/applynow. All applicants must submit their completed application by January 31 in order to be considered for funding.
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Carleton’s political science program features a diverse and supportive faculty. When combined with Ottawa’s professional climate, the school becomes a premier choice for anyone considering co-op work at the graduate level.
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Eric Van Rythoven, MA/11
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My PhD experience was incredibly enriching. I had the privilege of learning from extraordinary people, debating with intelligent graduate students and teaching curious students at the undergraduate level. Carleton University offered me a great environment in which to grow and I am grateful to all the people that helped me along the way.
— Julia Brotea, PhD/11
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