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PhD in Politics - International Studies

University of York

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of York - Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Producing leading, innovative research, our cluster addresses some of the most significant historical and contemporary questions in international politics across a wide variety of regions. Our expertise spans the globe, including Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. We work across a diverse range of issues and regions including: fragile states, ethnic conflict, nuclear arms policy, counter-terrorism, political activism and social movements, international trade, global health, and migrants’ rights. We have particular strengths in research into terrorism, conflict, peace and security, migration, development, global governance and human rights.

Application deadline

05/09/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 24,500per year

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

University information

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of York - Heslington Campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research quality (Complete University Guide).
The University of York is in the top ten of the Complete University Guide league tables in an impressive 12 subject areas (Complete University Guide 2027).
Home to over 20,000 students from over 140 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through their York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    12th out of 77 1

    11th out of 103

  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    141 71%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    8th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.17 79%

    31st

    33
  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    130 65%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    23rd

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.18 79%

    31st

    36

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