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Politics, Languages and International Studies PhD

University of Bath

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Bath, Claverton Down Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Develop as an independent and competent researcher, and gain a greater understanding of research techniques appropriate to your subject area.During this course, you will conduct a major piece of independent and original research, following either the traditional or alternative (article-based) thesis route.This programme is recognised as being part of the following ESRC-funded South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) Political Science & International Studies discipline-specific pathway.

Application deadline

31/07/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 24,450per 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 Bath

University of Bath

  • University League Table

    8th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom

The university's community comprises over 20,000 students. Around one-third come from outside the UK, representing 152 nationalities from around the world.
The International Support Service offers an international orientation programme and mentoring scheme to help students settle into life in the UK.
University of Bath alumni can be found contributing positively in countries worldwide. Many continue their association with Bath long after graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    11th out of 74 1

    5th out of 101 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    165 76%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    7th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    60th

    3
  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    152 72%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    5th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    42nd

    36

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