<p>The graduate program leads to the PhD degree in Political Science (a master’s degree may be earned in the process of completing PhD requirements). It is designed to give students a strong foundation in the discipline while enabling them to acquire additional skills for advancing their professional careers.</p>

<p>Official, specific degree requirements are detailed in <a href="https://grad.ucla.edu/academics/graduate-study/program-requirements-for-ucla-graduate-degrees/">program requirements for UCLA graduate degrees</a>, available at the Division of Graduate Education website. In many cases, more detailed guidelines may be outlined in announcements, other publications, and websites of the schools, departments, and programs.</p>

General Catalog

Political Science MA, PhD