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PhD in Politics - Political Theory

University of York

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of York - Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    11-JAN-27

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our cluster explores the political ideas that have shaped the world we live in, analyses its deep structures of power and offers normative guidance concerning both political processes and substantive political decisions.York is a world-leading centre for the study of political theory. With a large number of political theorists, York offers unusual breath and richness in the discipline. Our research is pluralistic, combining analytic, critical, historical and feminist approaches.Areas of outstanding strength include early modern political thought, applied ethics, postcolonial theory, historical injustice, deliberative democracy, public reason, political representation, ethical partisanship, pragmatism, Open Marxism, the politics of expertise, the politics of self-determination and the politics of cultural diversity.

Application deadline

04/09/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 22,200per 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 of York

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

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

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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

    Politics

    12th out of 77 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    141 71%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    8th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    31st

    33

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