Degrees Offered: (M.A., Ph.D.)
The Power, Conflict, and Ideas Theme focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to research on social change, with a foundation in social theory, governance and policy, power and ideas, and historical context.
For participating faculty, see the Power, Conflict, and Ideas Theme website. The Theme offers full-time, research-based degrees. For research interests of Theme faculty members, consult the Theme website.
The overarching IGS requirements are the minimum standards required for admission to the Theme. Evidence in the application for admission that the research interests and scholarly background of the applicant are topically relevant to the Theme, and agreement of a faculty member who participates in the Theme to serve as the applicant’s supervisor, are also required. Refer to the PCI Theme website for a list of potential supervisors.
In addition to the general academic regulations for graduate students set out by the College of Graduate Studies, students in the Power, Conflict, and Ideas Theme must complete 30 credits for the M.A. as follows:
In addition to the general academic regulations for graduate students set out by the College of Graduate Studies, the minimum requirements for the Ph.D. are:
Complete details regarding the Power, Conflict and Ideas Theme are available on the IGS website, or by contacting the Theme Coordinator.
For current information, consult the Power, Conflict, and Ideas Theme Website.