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
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
We would advise you to apply as soon as possible.
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Disciplines
International Relations International Development View 15 other PhDs in International Development in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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
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International
14400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14400 GBP per year -
National
4495 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4495 GBP per year
Part-time
- Home: £2,248/year
- International: £7,200/year
Living costs for Lincoln
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.