We offer a structured PhD programme that includes (1) training in research methods, (2) coursework in two subject-areas of politics and international relations, (3) regular contact with a Doctoral Studies Panel composed of academic staff with expertise related to the students interests, and (4) the writing of a doctoral thesis based on original research.
Politics and International Relations, Ph.D.
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Overview
All students must designate primary and secondary subjects of specialization within politics and international relations and complete PhD seminars covering each subject's core scholarly literature.
Conditional upon approval by the Doctoral Studies Panel, a student's second subject seminar may be taken in a cognate discipline beyond the School. Students will also take courses in research design, and qualitative and quantitative methods. In addition, students have the option of auditing additional postgraduate modules (in SPIRe, the College of Human Sciences, and in neighbouring institutions) in order to deepen their substantive knowledge and/or methodological skills.
Careers
The programme is designed for all those whose career plans require a capacity for independent and rigorous research, a broad understanding of political structures and processes, and expertise in a particular area of political analysis.
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- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 36 months
- Duration description
3-4 Years Full-Time
- Average part-time duration 60 months
- Intensity Flexible
- Part-time variant Flexible
- Duration description
5 Years Part-Time
- Credits 60 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
- SPIRe PhD students in Politics and International Relations must complete 60 credits of coursework, at least 40 of which should be completed by the time of the transfer to Stage II, which takes place within 12-18 months on the program.
- Of these 60 credits, 30 will be devoted to required methodologically oriented courses, one on research design, one on quantitative methods, and one on qualitative methods; 10 will be reserved for a third year PhD Thesis Workshop. The remaining 20 required credits (and any additional credits beyond 60) can be filled with modules/courses selected in consultation with your supervisor.
English Language Requirements
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General Requirements
- Cover letter, stating reasons for interest in SPIRe programme
- Thesis proposal (3-5 pages maximum)
- Copies of all Academic Transcripts (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- C.V. or Resume (2 pages maximum)
- Two academic references (Actual letters, on headed institutional paper, required. If sent by email, they should be from an institutional email address. SPIRe reserves the right to verify all references.
- Evidence of English language competence, where non-native English speaking applicants have NOT obtained previous university degrees from a university in an English-speaking country.
Tuition Fee
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12180 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 12180 EUR per year and a duration of 36 months. -
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6325 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6325 EUR per year and a duration of 36 months.
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Part-time fees:
- EEA: €4,180
- Non-EEA: €8,155
Living costs for Dublin
- 1100 - 1800 EUR/monthLiving Costs
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