📘 PhD in Political Science

Awarded by: Arizona International University
Duration: 3–5 Years (Full-Time / Part-Time)
Mode: On-Campus / Online / Hybrid
Credit Hours: 90–120
Intake: Fall & Spring

🌍 Program Overview

Dive deep into political systems, global governance, political theory, and public policy with our PhD in Political Science. This advanced research-focused program prepares scholars to understand the forces shaping politics, authority, and citizenship worldwide. You’ll sharpen your analytical and critical thinking skills to address real-world political challenges through theory, practice, and research.

📚 Curriculum Highlights

Explore a dynamic curriculum covering:

• 🌍 Comparative Politics – Cross-national political systems & behaviors

• ⚖️ Political Theory – Ideologies and foundations of political thought

• 🏛️ International Relations – State and non-state global dynamics

• 📜 Public Policy & Administration – Policy-making and governance

• 🔍 Political Economy – Interplay between economics and politics

• 🧠 Political Psychology – Voter behavior and public opinion

• 📊 Research Methodology – Qualitative & quantitative techniques

🎯 Specializations

Customize your academic journey with tracks like:

• International Relations & Global Governance

• Comparative Politics & Political Development

• Political Theory & Philosophy

• Public Policy & Governance

• Political Economy & Economic Policy

• Political Behavior & Public Opinion

💼 Career Outcomes

Graduates are ready to lead in academia, government, policy, and research:

• 🎓 University Professor

• 🧑‍💼 Political Analyst

• 📜 Public Policy Advisor

• 🌍 International Relations Expert

• ⚖️ Government Official

• 📈 Political Consultant

• 💼 Think Tank Fellow / Researcher

🌐 Global Exposure

• 🌏 International exchange opportunities

• 🎤 Global conference participation

• 🧪 Partnerships with NGOs & global research institutes

• 🔁 Research with international agencies & think tanks

📝 Admission Requirements

• 🎓 Master’s in Political Science or related field (GPA 3.0+)

• 📄 Research Proposal

• 📚 Writing Sample

• 🗣️ English Proficiency (IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80 / AIU Test)

• 📄 2 Letters of Recommendation

• 📝 Personal Statement

💰 Tuition & Financial Aid

• Annual Tuition: $18,000 (varies by study mode)

• 🎓 Research & Teaching Assistantships

• 💼 Merit-Based Scholarships

• 🧾 Paid Internships & Fellowships