Overview

Opportunities for research are available across a range of topics in social and political sciences. Current students’ research projects include:

Oil and gas infrastructure security problems in the Niger Delta area
Understanding China’s aid and investment in Zambia
The politics of nuclear energy in the European Union.

Each research student is supported by a programme of research training and will be expected to identify an original area of academically relevant research and agree an approved programme of research with the tutor.

Current students’ areas of research include Sino-Zambian relations, preventive diplomacy and peacekeeping.

Career and Personal Development after the International Relations programme from University of Lincoln

Occupations associated with international relations include roles within the civil service, diplomacy, multi-national and international non-governmental organisations, political research, public affairs, the non-governmental sector, journalism, the armed forces, and education.

Programme Structure

Research supervision is available across the range of the department's subjects. Staff have expertise for postgraduate supervision in the following areas:

international relations

minority rights

human rights

women in politics

policy making

nationalism

political economy

post-colonial studies

construction of sexual identities

global citizenship

conflict resolution

the United Nations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2025-01-01 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

Places are limited for some courses, so it is best to submit your application as early as possible.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Relations View 49 other PhDs in International Relations in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Lincoln and/or in United Kingdom, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

MPhil: First or upper second class honours degree or Master’s degree.

PhD: Master’s degree with a research component.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

15900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15900 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

4830 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4830 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Lincoln

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.