Overview
Key facts
Students of the Political Science program offered by the University of California, Davis, choose from a curriculum of five fields: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, and methodology. Students may also develop an open field that can include coursework in other disciplines. Enrollment in the Ph.D. program is selective and limited in order to encourage collaborative work between faculty and students, both in research and teaching, to prepare students for academic careers in political science and other areas. The program has a strong placement record, with graduates working in a range of institutions from top-tier research universities to liberal arts colleges, as well as positions in government and political consulting. The program also offers numerous opportunities for students to pursue independent and collaborative research, as well as the funding to do so.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Urban Government and Politics
- American State Government and Politics
- American Government: The Presidency
- American Government: Congress
- American Government: Courts
- Environmental Public Policy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Policy Political Science View 746 other Masters in Public Policy in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Courses include:
- initial application (online)
- application fee
- three "Letters of Recommendation"
- writing sample
- transcripts
Tuition Fee
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International
11700 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11700 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
11700 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11700 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Davis
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Funding
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