PhD in Politics Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

The Department of Politics and International Relations is home to a prestigious, lively and international research community. Our staff are committed to research of the highest standards and to applying their knowledge to contemporary issues.

Your research should align with the expertise of a particular member of staff. We welcome PhD applications in any of our current research clusters.

Our vibrant community of academic staff, research staff and PhD students is organised across five research clusters:

* Comparative Politics

* International Studies

* Political Economy and Development

* Political Theory

* Public Policy

You'll be integrated into the Department of Politics and International Relations as a research collaborator and colleague. Research students are active participants in one or more of our research clusters and regularly get involved in our cross-disciplinary research centres.

Expert supervisors will support you throughout the PhD, providing one-to-one academic advice, mentoring and guidance. You'll also benefit from the advice and support of other academic staff in department who will be involved in your Thesis Advisory Panel and in overseeing your progression through the PhD.

The focus of your work will be an independent, original research project. You'll work towards a monograph-style thesis or a thesis-by-papers. You'll also complete an oral viva examination after submitting your thesis.