Our program offers:
- a diversity of theoretical perspectives;
- a research-intensive environment, seen in our excellent record of ongoing active externally-funded research; and
- a commitment to rigorous training in research methods to provide graduate students with an opportunity to develop outstanding analytical and research skills that are invaluable in scholarly and applied contexts.
- Questions about our program?
- Manuela Dozzi, Administrative Assistant, Graduate Program
905-525-9140 ext. 24742
dozzim@mcmaster.ca
Master of Arts
At the Master's level we offer two different MA degrees:
- Political Science (Canadian Politics, Comparative Politics, Political Theory, Public Policy and Administration)
An examination of power and politics at the national level including Canadian and comparative politics, political theory, public policy and administration. - Global Politics
A critical analysis of international relations which examines the global politics of states, corporations, social movements, genders and interest groups.
Doctor of Philosophy
At the Doctoral level we offer specialized programs in Comparative Public Policy and International Relations. We are an ideal place for projects at the intersection of these two fields, such as the internationalization of public policy or developments in global governance.
Application to the program is highly competitive, with approximately one in ten applications being successful. The doctoral program is designed to equip graduates to conduct research and teach at the university level. Students will also be trained in another field such as Canadian politics, comparative politics, public policy or international relations.
Research
Our students have opportunities to participate in the activities of groups and centres that faculty members are linked to:
Additional training and research opportunities
McMaster or the Department belongs to these additional organizations, which provide additional training and research opportunities for our graduate students:
Our Graduates
Our graduates have secured postdoctoral fellowships (Johnson-Shoyama School, Asia Pacific Foundation) tenure track university positions (Bishops, Brock, Carleton, Guelph, Mount Allison, Ottawa, l’Université de Montréal, Western, Winnipeg, York, PUC-RIO Brazil, ) research positions at think tanks (IRPP) and in the federal and provincial civil service (Treasury Board, Higher Education Quality Council, Ontario Ministry of the Environment).