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Diplomacy and International Governance PhD

Loughborough University

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Loughborough University London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JUL

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Research is at the heart of the Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs. If you are interested in addressing complex, international issues and developing your professional research skills, then pursuing a PhD in the Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs could be for you. Our academics offer research expertise and experience in a wide range of subject areas. They are extremely well-networked with professionals outside of academia in their respective fields. In some cases, the Institute can provide joint supervisory arrangements with colleagues from other Loughborough University London institutes and from research teams based at Loughborough University’s East Midlands campus, for example the School of Social Sciences and Humanities. Our aim is to create a vibrant, enthusiastic and forward-thinking research community, where academics and students work closely together on solutions to problems of diplomacy and international affairs. The Institute has recently supervised or currently supervises PhDs in the fields of Northern Ireland and political identity in the time of Brexit narratives and myths of contemporary Polish foreign policy First Ladies and cultural and public diplomacy in Ukraine comparative policy learning in times of crisis (Australia, the UK and Covid responses) foreign policy and domestic Turkish politics AI in Russian strategic discourse sport as a geopolitical tool Brexit and employment in the UK sport sector and the role of metropolitan innovation ecosystems as diplomatic actors.

Tuition fees

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£ 22,360per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Loughborough University

Loughborough University

  • University League Table

    8th

  • Campus address

    Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom

The university's two campuses are located in Loughborough and London, both close to airports, making it easy to explore Europe and beyond.
Loughborough's research community has over 1,200 research students spanning 90 nationalities, with more than 800 members of staff supporting them.
Home to around 18,000 students and staff from more than 130 different countries. Of the students based at the London campus, 80% are international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    8th out of 103 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    133 67%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    7th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    25th

    1

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