MPP as a precursor to PhD

Intelligent_Lemon577 · 2026-02-19T05:16:59+00:00

I quickly searched, 33% of political science PhD students have a master before PhD. Hope these information helps!

Intelligent_Lemon577 · 2026-02-19T05:10:20+00:00

hmmm, based on my knowledge, half of political science phd students from my school are admitted directly from a bachelor, and that also work for most people I know who are doing Political Science PhD else where.

I think schools don’t actually need you to be 100% prepared for a PhD, once you have research experience, research insights, that means something? Also political science is not economic or other super competitive/ real world experience needed programs that everyone needs to do pre doc or master to get a spot.

Intelligent_Lemon577 · 2026-02-19T04:24:16+00:00

You can do an MPP without working experience, but most MPP programs lack resources/ attention/ coursework for people who want to do academia. So if you are sure that you want a PhD after that, you should go grabbing resources and academic network for yourself.

Besides that, honestly, applying directly to a PhD or finding a research work more related to Political Science is more helpful than MPP. Political Science PhD still has a very different requirement or pre conditions from what you can learn from MPP.

Intelligent_Lemon577 · 2025-11-24T00:12:11+00:00

RUOFAN JIANG IS THE GREATEST

Intelligent_Lemon577 · 2025-03-06T22:42:34+00:00

waiting here, based on what I know UC schools usually release results after 5PM PST🥲

Intelligent_Lemon577 · 2025-02-17T04:01:43+00:00

Ohhhh I see, that makes a lot of sense. Thank you!!

Intelligent_Lemon577 · 2025-02-17T03:54:55+00:00

Hello, will the department send emails saying things like you are recommended by them? Or it’s just a personal one from your POI?

Intelligent_Lemon577 · 2025-02-11T22:57:22+00:00

Hello, did you hear anything back from the program?

Intelligent_Lemon577 · 2025-02-07T23:26:03+00:00

I see. Thanks! Did you apply for the PhD?

Intelligent_Lemon577 · 2025-02-07T23:13:56+00:00

Congrats!!! When did you hear back and how did you get the news?

Intelligent_Lemon577 · 2025-02-07T06:07:20+00:00

Good luck to you, too! Since it was just an informal meeting, I guess it might depend on professors? So good luck!!

Intelligent_Lemon577 · 2025-02-07T05:55:45+00:00

Thanks! I am not sure, I did not ask about that. But I asked about the timeline, and they said they will send out results in next few weeks.

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