PhD in Political science

The application deadline is 2026-05-07.

The Doctoral School of the University of Szczecin offers a PhD programme in Political Science, taught in English, with study set to begin 2026-10-02 and applications due by 2026-05-07. Doctoral programmes in political science typically prepare candidates to conduct original research under the supervision of faculty, culminating in a dissertation that makes a contribution to the field. Coursework at this level generally combines advanced seminars in political theory, comparative politics, or international relations with training in research methodology, academic writing, and the practicalities of publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Doctoral students usually work closely with a supervisor throughout the programme, presenting their progress at seminars and conferences and defending their dissertation before a committee at completion. A doctoral school structure, as used at the University of Szczecin, centralises supervision, coursework, and academic support for PhD candidates across a university's postgraduate programmes, rather than leaving each department to run doctoral training independently. Political science doctoral graduates typically pursue careers in academia as researchers and lecturers, in think tanks and policy research institutes, in international organisations, or in senior positions within public administration and government advisory bodies. Szczecin, located in northwestern Poland near the German border, is home to the University of Szczecin's doctoral programmes across multiple disciplines. For prospective applicants considering doctoral study in political science, this programme offers an English-medium route into research-focused training, with a defined start date and application deadline that structure the admissions cycle for candidates applying from Poland or abroad.