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PhD in International Relations PhD in International Relations

Location

The Fletcher School, 160 Packard Avenue, Medford, US, Medford, United States
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Programme Duration

60 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in International Relations trains scholars to conduct cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research across key areas of international affairs and political science. A combination of in-depth hands-on fieldwork and comprehensive theoretical study enables Fletcher's PhD students to uncover the meaningful questions that ultimately shape both their future research and their careers. Program Requirements: Students in Fletcher's PhD Program in International Relations move through three program phases on their way from admission to graduation. They start with classes, arranged within a structured curriculum that still allows significant flexibility in course selection. When their class requirements are complete, students take comprehensive exams, and then move on as PhD candidates to research and write a dissertation.

Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in International Relations trains scholars to conduct cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research across key areas of international affairs and political science. A combination of in-depth hands-on fieldwork and comprehensive theoretical study enables Fletcher's PhD students to uncover the meaningful questions that ultimately shape both their future research and their careers. Program Requirements: Students in Fletcher's PhD Program in International Relations move through three program phases on their way from admission to graduation. They start with classes, arranged within a structured curriculum that still allows significant flexibility in course selection. When their class requirements are complete, students take comprehensive exams, and then move on as PhD candidates to research and write a dissertation.

Admission Requirements

100+
7+
Admission to the Fletcher School PhD Program is a highly competitive process. The PhD Admissions Committee seeks students with a history of academic success and the potential to achieve their research and career goals in the future. Master’s Degree: Prospective students must have a master's degree in a field that is relevant to international relations and directly related to the applicant's proposed doctoral studies. The applicant's master's degree must come from a program that required at least three semesters of full-time study (not including internships or language study) and at least twelve courses in which the applicant earned a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher. Applicants should also have at least basic proficiency in a second language, which may be English for non-native English speakers. Professional Experience: In addition to a strong academic background, successful applicants generally have professional experience that they can draw upon from work prior to their master’s degree or between their master’s degree and PhD studies. Doctoral Research Topic: Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure that their research can be supported by a member of the Fletcher faculty. Even among highly accomplished applicants, the selected research topic must be one in which a professor can advise the student in their specific field. Reaching out to faculty members during the application process is not required but can be a useful way of ensuring that there is a good match with a potential advisor. The final match between admitted students and faculty advisors will be made through the application review process. Adjunct and visiting professors cannot serve as PhD advisors.

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  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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