64 Part-time PhD programmes in International Relations

The International Relations programme offered by King's College London examines global politics, foreign policy, international cooperation, and Brazil’s evolving role in world affairs through advanced interdisciplinary research.

A University of Hertfordshire research degree in Politics and International Relations is internationally recognised signifying high levels of achievement in research.

The Politics, International Relations, and Sociology programme offered by Canterbury Christ Church University develops expertise in governance, global affairs, and social structures.

The PhD in International Studies is a programme of doctoral study at University of Nottingham Ningbo China for students who would like to undertake advanced research in preparation for an academic or related career. 

Embark on a transformative academic journey with University Utara Malaysia (UUM)'s distinguished Doctor of Philosophy by GSGSG program.

This PhD in International Relations is offered by the School of Social Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

The Published Works in International Relations course from University of Plymouth enables eligible candidates who have not previously been able to register for a higher degree but have been research active and publishing – or making research available – in the public domain, to submit a collection of works for consideration for the award of a PhD.

The European and International Studies programme offered by King's College London produces world-leading research in the fields of European studies, International Political Economy, and European and International politics and affairs. 

The War Studies Research programme offered by King's College London investigates war, conflict, security, defence, and international politics through interdisciplinary research that combines theoretical, historical, and policy-oriented perspectives.

The International Relations programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University explores global politics, international relations, security, development, and political change through advanced research into contemporary international issues and global challenges.

Understand the nature and significance of conflict as a human condition. Develop the skills to prevent violent conflict, mitigate its catastrophic effects, and reconstruct societies in its aftermath.  Embedded in our world re

The European Law and Governance programme offered by University College Dublin develops advanced expertise in supranational institutions, public policy frameworks, and transnational regulatory systems.

The Doctor of International Affairs at Johns Hopkins University is designed for professionals with at least five-years of full-time work experience in international affairs or a related field who seek to further their expertise through an advanced practitioner’s degree. 

We have more than 30 PhD Politics students at Royal Holloway University of London pursuing cutting-edge research, and undertaking advanced training, in the areas of new political communication; elections, public opinion and parties; comparative politics; politics of Africa, Asia and the Middle East; and international relations.

The Politics and International Relations programme offered by Manchester Metropolitan University enables researchers to deepen their expertise and develop advanced research and practical skills in politics, political theory, public policy, and international relations.

A PhD in Politics and International Relations at Swansea University enables you to pursue a substantial project led by your own passions and interests.

Explore global issues in relation to the world of politics and international law, in times of peace and conflict, with this International Relations degree from the University of St Andrews.

Religions are deeply implicated in global challenges and in processes of change in cultural, social, political, ecological and economic spheres. This Global Challenges and Religious Change programme is offered at The Open University UK.

The profile of the International Economic Relations research degree from Bratislava University of Economics and Business in the third level of study is determined by the interdisciplinary critical evaluation of the economic, political, social, and legal contexts of the actors‘ development in the world economic environment and their interaction.

This PhD in Migration and Displacement is offered through the African Centre for Migration & Society (ACMS) at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.