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PhD of International Affairs

Carleton University

  • Ottawa, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Carleton University campus

About the program

A master's for leaders in activism, Policy and academia analysing cross-border issues.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of International Affairs and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Activist
  • Policy and academic leadership

Curriculum

  • Core methods include international environmental policy
  • Global governance and social science methods such as computational statistics
  • Qualitative methods and network analysis. Students add concentration and elective courses
  • For 36 semester hours (37-38 with optional co-op).

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Master's degree with B+ or better in courses including the thesis and no grade below B- (https://graduate.carleton.ca/apply-online/minimum-requirements/)
  • Programme-specific requirements apply
  • English proficiency required unless exempt
  • Additional academic criteria: B+ or better in courses (including thesis)
  • No grade below B-.

Accepted academic background

Master's degree

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale
  • PTE Academic 5.0 writing
  • Duolingo 4.5 other skills
  • Institutional test 86 for tests before 2026-01-21)

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Previous Degree Certificate
  • Proof of Funds for Study Permit
  • Academic References
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Research Proposal
  • Academic CV

How to apply

  1. Review the International Affairs admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Prepare a research proposal and contact a potential supervisor where the program requires one. Complete the application through Carleton360. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$15,956 CAD
Application fee$125 CAD
Deposit$2,000 CAD

Program details

CampusMain campus
Faculty or schoolAcademic Unit Not Confirmed
DepartmentAcademic Unit Not Confirmed
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship notePotential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to International Affairs. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    31 Jan 2027

    78 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.