Overview
If you're ready to take your knowledge and expertise in Area Studies into a postgraduate research degree, Area Studies (Distance Learning) at University of Portsmouth is the perfect place to fulfil your ambitions.
From exploring the history of the American civil rights movement, investigating Europe's relationship with Russia, or seeking to understand the causes of conflict in West Africa, our research is helping us make sense of our increasingly connected – but fragmented – world.
Our research is breaking down barriers of poverty, disease, and civil turmoil caused by natural disasters and conflict – by investigating how aid workers, charities and non-government organisations (NGOs) can most effectively work within the cultures and communities of developing nations, and by understanding how gender, ethnicity or religion impacts the lives of people around the world.
What can a postgraduate research degree do for my career?
Once you complete your postgraduate research degree, you'll be a highly-skilled researcher with the knowledge and skills to make an impact in many different industries.
Your postgraduate research qualification demonstrates to potential employers that you're an intelligent, capable and motivated person, with provable abilities and experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, communication, leadership and creativity.
After researching with us, our successful postgraduate research candidates have gone on to impressive positions in a variety of field – including as academic researchers, and political and security analysts for private organisations and governmental organisations.
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Explore our pre-approved funded and self-funded PhD projects in Area Studies, or submit your own research idea.
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Duration
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
April, February, October
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Disciplines
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English requirements
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General requirements
An upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or a master's degree in an appropriate subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered. All applicants will be invited to attend a face-to-face or telephone interview.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Area Studies, Sociology, History, Politics and Literature (Distance Learning).
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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