Doctor of Philosophy in Global Studies

Course Overview The Ph.D. in Global Studies at UMass Lowell is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare you for advanced research on the world's most pressing challenges. You will graduate with a strong theoretical and empirical understanding of global issues, ready for a career in academia, government, non-profits, and policy think tanks. Key Program Highlights An interdisciplinary curriculum rooted in the Department of Political Science Learn from expert faculty across political science, economics, history, sociology, and more Choose from three distinct areas of concentration to match your research interests Develop a broad, integrated perspective on complex global issues Prepare for high-level careers in research, academia, and public policy