Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science - Canadian Politics

University of Guelph

Develop exceptional research and analytical skills to critically examine problems in one or more of these fields: Canadian Politics Comparative Politics International Relations Law and Politics Public Policy and Governance and Gender, Race, Indigeneity, and Sexuality GRIS. Develop the skill-set needed to produce exceptional research of your own. The PhD program is designed both for students pursuing academic positions and for those seeking careers working in research capacities in the public, non-profit and private sectors. Take advantage of this opportunity to assist faculty in leading research gaining first-hand experience from world-class researchers and supervisors. Work under the guidance of faculty who understand the importance of funding and who have a strong track record of helping students obtain research funding from a variety of sources.Canadian Politics studies how institutions legislatures, executives, courts and constitutions, etc., groups parties, interest groups, social movements, the public, etc. and events elections, First Ministers conferences, political violence, etc. interact to shape and reflect Canadian politics and identity. Consistency and change in the underlying dynamics of Canadian politics, such as regionalism, language, Quebec, Indigenous and Metis peoples is explored.