Overview

We cover a broad area of expertise, from local policy to global governance, political theory to empirical studies, constructivism to rational choice approaches.

The group from Politics and International Relations at The University of Edinburgh has close links with cross-disciplinary and internationally recognised research centres.

Training and support

This programme includes courses in research design and methodology skills.

The Graduate School provides a suite of ESRC-recognised research training courses for social science students across the University.

We have an exciting package of flexible, web-based training courses in line with the increased emphasis on advanced training throughout the course of doctoral studies.

Programme Structure

Major research focuses include:

sub-state and supranational dimensions of politics and public policy

the impact of devolution in the UK and elsewhere, and the constitution and governance of the European Union

international politics: changing relations, the new security agenda, transatlantic relations, political economy, migration politics and global governance

nationalism, democratic transition, civil society and institution-building

health, welfare, environment, competition, migrations and citizenship, and equal opportunities policies

political theory, especially war ethics, environmental ethics and theories of freedom

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-09 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science View 105 other PhDs in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

Pass _{(recommended)}

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent, and a UK masters degree with an overall mark of 65% or its international equivalent.

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Tuition Fee

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International

26300 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26300 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

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