87 PhD programmes in Political Science in England, United Kingdom

The Social and Political Science programme is offered at the University of Chester and it draws on interdisciplinary perspectives to inform both the teaching and research.

The Politics Research programme offered by King's College London investigates political processes, government decision-making, and the interaction of people, ideas, and institutions.

The Palestine Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter is an Area Studies department grounded in multidisciplinary approaches to research and training.

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 aims to act as a solidarity platform for both The Open University UK and international researchers working in this area.

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.

The Middle East Politics MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter is an Area Studies department grounded in multidisciplinary approaches to research and training.

The Politics programme offered by Manchester Metropolitan University enables researchers to deepen their expertise and develop advanced research and practical skills in digital politics, political communication, and contemporary political processes.

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.

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.

As part of one of the largest UK political science departments, covering almost all areas of politics, you'll enjoy a lively, open research culture. Learn more at the Political Science programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Cultural Politics at University of Buckingham is an advanced research degree, awarded on the basis of a thesis and an oral viva voce examination. The primary purpose of the PhD is the preparation and presentation of a substantial piece of independent and original academic research, completed in three years if studying full-time and usually six years if studying part-time.

For full-time students, the first year of the Politics and International Studies is spent in Cambridge with two major activities: firstly, developing a research topic with the guidance of a Supervisor, and secondly, training in research methods.

The Magna Carta Institute researches at Brunel University of London, debates and seeks to influence some of the key political, legal and social issues of our time. Its purpose is to analyse how best to create and maintain just societies that fairly balance both personal freedom and authority, and the rights and responsibilities of individuals and society.

The Political Economy Research programme offered by King's College London explores the relationships between political institutions, economic systems, and public policy to address contemporary national and global challenges.

The Politics PhD programme at The University of Manchester enables you to carry out a piece of in-depth research in the area that most interests you.  

The School of Politics and International Relations has a long tradition of high-quality research among its staff and students. Comparative Politics programme from University of Kent attracts students from all over the world who conduct research at the forefront of our discipline.

The Ethno-Political Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter is an Area Studies department grounded in multidisciplinary approaches to research and training.

Address the world’s growing diversity, driven by migration and mobility, with this Migration Studies PhD programme offered at the University of Sussex.

The Research Centre for the Study of Politics, International Relations and Environment from Keele University is an excellent base for pursuing doctoral research, with a long record of successful Politics and International Relations PhD students who have gone on to careers in research in academia and in other fields.