Politics PhD

At the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, we conduct research and offer PhD supervision in all major fields of politics, including: international and global politics, governance and political organisations, and political theory.<br/><br/>We can offer you excellent supervision for your Politics PhD in a vibrant and supportive research environment.<br/><br/>We have a Politics Postgraduate Society, which organises:<br/>the New Voices seminar series, with both internal and external presenters<br/>Round table discussions on topical issues<br/>professional development workshops led by politics staff<br/>You are encouraged to attend conferences to present papers, partial funding for this is available from the School.<br/><br/>Our main research themes are:<br/>The politics of difference<br/>Popular culture and political communication<br/>Political participation and elections<br/>Political ideologies and political thought<br/>Global economic and environmental challenges<br/>Democracy, the modern state and political organisations<br/>Political economy of development<br/>Critical geopolitics and security<br/>Theory of international relations<br/>Governance in Britain and wider Europe<br/>Global justice and human rights<br/>Political research and methods<br/>Research skills development<br/><br/>The Graduate School also hosts postgraduate events, including open days, and supports personal development.<br/><br/>Facilities<br/>As a full-time student you will be given your own desk and a laptop computer for use throughout your studies. If youre a part-time student you will also have a laptop computer for your studies and will share hot desk space.