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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
University of Warwick
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
03-OCT-22
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Duration
3 years
Course summary
Gain the unique opportunity to undertake a research project one of the UK's largest Politics and International Studies departments.
Course Overview
PAIS has a vibrant PhD community, and our doctoral research have a very broad range of research interest. The programme is structured around achieving distinct milestones centred on your progress. In your first year, you will be required to attend the PAIS first-year training module PO961: Doctoral Thesis Writing in Politics and International Studies.
As you progress through the course, you are also expected to attend a series of tailored two-day workshops in year one, two, and three of the programme. Additional research training and personal and professional development are available through the department, the Graduate School, IT Services, and the Careers & Skills Office.
PAIS has a keen interest in fostering networking between doctoral researchers of all stages as well as between PhD students and staff, and we therefore hold regular social events.
Research Themes
Areas for PhD supervision
By research groups:
International Political Economy; International Relations and Security; Comparative Politics & Democratisation; Political Theory.
By theme:
Development; Gender; Performance and Politics; Cyber Security; Intelligence; Food Security; Justice; US/EU/UK Foreign Policy; East Asia; Europe; Democratisation; Political Spaces; Environmental Policy; North-South Relations; Ethics; International Finance; Global Governance; Migration; Terrorism and Counter-terrorism.
Teaching and Learning
- PO961: Doctoral Thesis Writing in Politics and International Studies
- Advanced Training Workshops
Tuition fees
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£ 20,720per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
10th
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Campus address
University of Warwick, Coventry, Coventry, CV4 7AL, England
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Subject ranking
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
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