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Politics and History PhD

Brunel University of London

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Brunel University of London

Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    13-APR-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This course has established a substantial body of cutting-edge research across broad themes such as modern and contemporary history with special focus on the rise and fall of empires, regimes, nations and states the history of political thought and war and conflict including military history from the ancient to the modern period, counterinsurgency, peace-building, and border conflict. The impact of our research is achieved through extensive networks involving other researchers and scholars, engagement with civil society actors and advice to the policy-making community. Politics and International Relations at Brunel has established a substantial body of cutting-edge research across broad themes such as the history of political thought with a special interest in theories of violence and revolution the political structures and processes of advanced capitalist states, especially Britain, the US, Asia, countries within the EU, and the EU itself intelligence and security studies with a key focus on the institutions and processes of intelligence gathering war and conflict including military history from the ancient to the modern period, counterinsurgency, peace-building, and border conflict and international relations, including specialisms in the modern Middle East and the politics of intervention. You will receive tailored careers support during your PhD and for up to three years after you complete your research at Brunel. We encourage you to actively engage in career planning and managing your personal development right from the start of your research, even (or perhaps especially) if you don't yet have a career path in mind. Our careers provision includes online information and advice, one-to-one consultations and a range of events and workshops. The Professional Development Centre runs a varied programme of careers events throughout the academic year. These include industry insight sessions, recruitment fairs, employer pop-ups and skills workshops. In addition, where available, you may be able to undertake some paid work as we recognise that teaching and learning support duties represent an important professional and career development opportunity.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 22,320per year

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University information

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Brunel University of London

Brunel University of London

  • University League Table

    67th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PH, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    37th out of 90 7

    45th out of 74 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    124 61%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    28th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.37 84%

    18th

    4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    113 52%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    37th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.33 83%

    8th

    5

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