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Wilfrid Laurier University - Faculty of Graduate Studies

Global Governance (PhD)

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Faculty:

School of International Policy and Governance

Degree:

Doctorate

Field of Study:

International/Global Studies

Description:

The world faces increasingly complex problems that have taken on global significance, including conflict and peace building, humanitarian crises and intervention, international economic inequality and instability, and global environmental change. Students in the PhD program understand the issues facing humanity and will develop both the research and leadership skills to examine how these problems are addressed at the global level. And are the mechanisms adopted to address them effective and just?

The PhD in Global Governance, offered jointly by Laurier and the University of Waterloo at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, is a unique opportunity for examination of power and authority in the global arena. Our graduates will pursue careers as researchers, scholars or practitioners working domestically or internationally in private sector positions, national or local governments, not-for profit agencies, think tanks and the media.

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Global Governance (PhD) at Wilfrid Laurier University - Faculty of Graduate Studies

Length:

4 Year(s)

Cost per year:*

International:

$13,770

Please visit the Laurier website for more information on tuition and fees.

Additional Admission Requirements:	Letter(s) of Reference Statement of Research Interests A master's degree in political science, history, economics, international development studies, international peace studies, globalization studies, environmental studies, or a related field with a minimum A- standing. Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests and letters of reference. Applicants whose native language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in English prior to admission. Contact a prospective faculty advisor prior to submitting your application. Note: It is a requirement of the application process, that you contact a prospective faculty member who shares your interests and would be a supervisor "in principle" for your PhD, should you receive an offer of admission. This must be done in advance and the information must be included on the Application Summary of the online application. The idea of "in principle" means a professor has reviewed your statement of intent and your CV, and agrees "in principle" to supervise your doctoral dissertation. Sometimes, after the successful acceptance of an offer, another professor may be deemed to be more a suitable advisor; on the basis of this determination, it is possible to change supervisors in the early stages of your PhD program.

Additional Admission Requirements:

Letter(s) of Reference
Statement of Research Interests

A master's degree in political science, history, economics, international development studies, international peace studies, globalization studies, environmental studies, or a related field with a minimum A- standing.
Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests and letters of reference.
Applicants whose native language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in English prior to admission.
Contact a prospective faculty advisor prior to submitting your application.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on December 16, 2025

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