Overview
Why choose this programme
The Department of Politics at the University of Surrey is a thriving space for cutting-edge research and advanced training on a range of political areas. The department has an active PhD community pursuing cutting-edge research around several major research themes and well-established research centres.
- Our department has two well established research centres bringing together our students, members of staff, and visiting researchers:The Centre for Britain and Europe
- The Centre for International Intervention.
Our PhD students are undertaking cutting edge research in the areas of comparative politics; British politics; international relations; EU studies; political conflicts and interventions; parties and elections; public policy; American politics; public opinion; area studies.
What you will study
During your first year you will undertake two modules in quantitative and qualitative research methods. You will also attend a series of seminars providing training and advice on research and professional development, as well as becoming a member of one of our research centres.
The Department of Politics is particularly interested in promoting a lively and active community between doctoral students and members of staff, and we hold regular social events.
Programme Structure
Research themes- European foreign and security policy
- The role of the EU as an international actor
- Electoral behaviour
- Party politics and patronage
- Human rights and humanitarianism
- Nuclear non-proliferation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
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Disciplines
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are expected to hold a bachelors degree with a minimum of 2:1 and a masters degree with a minimum of a Merit from a UK university or overseas equivalent in a relevant discipline.
- IELTS Academics: 6.5 or above (or equivalent) with 6.0 in each individual category.
Tuition Fee
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18600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18600 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Guildford
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