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Politics and International Relations PhD

University of Nottingham

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    FEB

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

Research overview

The School of Politics and International Relations has long been respected for the quality of its research and teaching. We have strong links with leading institutions in the UK and overseas and a diverse teaching team and student body. You will study in a dynamic research environment that will allow you to explore the political landscape by focusing on a specialism of your choice.

You will be encouraged to play an active role in our

  • research centres and institutes
    • ?as well as the activities of the school.

    You will be assigned?

  • two supervisors
    • . You must ensure that we have at least one supervisor who has expertise in your proposed area of research before applying and name that person in your application. Ideally, you should contact your proposed supervisor before applying.

    We offer supervision in most subject areas within international relations and security, British and comparative politics, and political theory.

    Careers

    Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided,

  • we’re here to support you every step of the way.

    • Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the

  • Graduate immigration route
    • . Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

    Tuition fees

    Students living in United States
    (International fees)

    £ 21,500per 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 Nottingham

    University of Nottingham

    University of Nottingham

    • University League Table

      30th

    • Campus address

      University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England

    VIEW PROFILE
    A member of the Russell Group and Universitas 21 international network, Nottingham is a truly global university, welcoming students from over 150 countries.
    Nottingham offers a range of prestigious international scholarships for high-achieving students from around the world.
    Nottingham is known as one of the UK's top sporting universities. Its students and alumni have won Olympic, World and Commonwealth medals.

    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      Politics

      20th out of 79

    • Entry standards

      / Max 215
      149 69%

      23rd

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      82.0 82%

      15th

      3

    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      3.11 78%

      32nd

      34

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