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299 Full-time PhD programmes in Political Science

International Relations, Politics and History
The International Relations, Politics and History programme from Loughborough University aims to stimulate innovative research that has the potential to transform academic and public debates.

Environment and Politics
This Environment and Politics PhD programme from University of York involves interdisciplinary research that cuts across these two disciplines.

Political Science - Comparative Politics
The PhD program in Political Science - Comparative Politics at Central European University (CEU) supports political science scholars in developing subject matter expertise and a broad set of skills critical to securing work placement in the international academic job market.

Politics
In the Politics programme offered at the University of Surrey students have the opportunity to work closely with their supervisor and other members of the academic community, in an active research environment.
Trust, Peace and Social Relations
The Trust, Peace and Social Relations programme offered by Coventry University investigates peacebuilding, conflict transformation, trust, governance, security, migration, and community relations to address contemporary social and global challenges.
Gendered Organisational Practice
Gendered Organisational Practice aims to act as a solidarity platform for both The Open University UK and international researchers working in this area.
Politics and International Relations
The School of Politics and International Relations at University of Nottingham 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.
Politics
The Department of Politics at the University of Virginia offers both Ph.D. and terminal M.A. degrees with concentrations in American Politics, Political Theory, Comparative Politics, and International Relations.
Political Studies
This Political Studies PhD course from Queen's University is also concerned with the institutions created to govern communities, as well as with political practices such as voting habits or protests, and how rules, behaviours, and cultures are created in societies.
SGH Doctoral School
The aim of the SGH Doctoral School at the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) is to prepare students to conduct research work essential for writing and defending a doctoral dissertation and to provide state-of-the-art global knowledge in selected areas of social sciences.
Arts
Research various theories surrounding political, social and contemporary issues and make a substantial contribution to knowledge in your field with this PhD in Arts degree at Deakin University.
Global Political Economy
The global economy is characterised by great unevenness and persistent and worsening inequality amongst peoples between and within countries. This Global Political Economy programme is offered at The Open University UK.
Political Science
The Department of Political Science at The University of Alabama offers a Political Science, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Political Science
The Department of Political Science at the Umea University offers a PhD in political science.
Digital Cultures, Social Networks and Political Change
Digital devices, practices and networks have entered nearly every domain of our lives – from the most intimate private spheres to the most public and political, and blurring the boundaries between. This Digital Cultures, Social Networks and Political Change programme is offered at The Open University UK.
Social Studies
The International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) at Erasmus University Rotterdam offers a four-year PhD programme leading to an internationally recognized degree.
Politics
This Politics degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria.
Political Science
The Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research is dedicated to providing supervision and support to post-graduate students pursuing a PhD in social sciences at the University of Amsterdam. It offers this degree programme in Political Science.
Transborder Studies
Are you interested in border issues? You can conduct innovative and multidisciplinary research tailored to your unique interests in the nation's only doctoral program in Transborder Studies, at Arizona State University.
Political Science
The University of Mannheim is proud to offer an esteemed Political Science doctoral program. Renowned for its academic excellence and distinguished faculty, this program provides a comprehensive exploration of advanced theories and methodologies in political science.