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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
Colchester Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
07-OCT-21
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Duration
4 years
Course summary
A PhD at Essex makes you a member of the best political science department in the UK. We are renowned especially for our expertise in the areas of political behaviour, comparative politics, ideology and discourse analysis, international relations, and conflict resolution. Whatever the field, politics at Essex is all about moving from opinions to evidence. Always seeking out cause and effect, in our research we cast light on important questions across the political range, and also some that you might never ordinarily connect to politics or government.
This programme provides you with advanced research training and supervision by globally leading scholars. We work with you to analyse and explain significant political outcomes such as war and peace, transitions to democracy, the way governments shape the economy, and the results of the elections. Many of our graduates secure post-doctoral research or teaching positions within universities. Other graduates go on to enjoy influential careers in British, European and international politics. This includes working as political lobbyists or researchers for MPs and MEPs. Our graduates also work in the Civil Service and in local government, for the World Bank, the United Nations, NATO, YouGov, or work in the armed forces, finance, or business.
Application deadline
17 September 2021
Modules
Tuition fees
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University information
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University League Table
41st
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Campus address
University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
23rd out of 85 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 217106 48%65th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10078 78%19th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.20 84%13th
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