Political Science and International Affairs - Joint Program
Political Science and International Affairs (PS76)
The PhD in Political Science and International Affairs is an interdisciplinary program offered jointly by The School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) and the Department of Political Science. Combining analytical skills of political science with political economy, institutional analysis, policy analysis (especially economic policy) and regional training, this program prepares students for careers in university teaching and research, or as international affairs researchers and specialists in policy analysis.
Program Info
Area of Study | Division of Social Sciences |
Specializations |
Applicants must declare a primary field of either International Policy Analysis or Comparative Policy Analysis. |
Department | Political Science and International Affairs - Joint Program |
Major | Political Science and International Affairs |
Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
Admissions Terms | Fall |
Additional Notes |
The number of students admitted to this program is small and therefore very selective. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will need to show substantial strengths in other areas to be considered for admission. |
Application Deadlines |
December 9, 2020 (Fall 2021) |
Basic Requirement
Admissions Tests |
GPS will not require or consider GRE scores for Fall 2021 admission. |
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
Statement of Purpose |
Required Statement of Purpose should include:
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Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
Website http://gps.ucsd.edu/ |
Email gps-apply@ucsd.edu |
Campus Office
School of Global Policy and Strategy
UC San Diego Robinson Building Complex |
Phone 858 534 5914 |
Mailing Address
Office of Admissions University of California, San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0519 La Jolla, CA 92093-0519 |