Politics

Overview

Key Features:

• The Politics PhD programme from University of York is undertaken over three years, with a progression point at the end of year 1 and year 2. 

• Throughout this time your supervisor(s) will guide you through the process of clarifying and completing your doctoral thesis. In addition, during the first year a range of subject-specific research training modules are available to support you through the exploratory phase.

Why York?

• The PhD in Politics is an advanced research degree, awarded on the basis of a thesis and an oral viva examination. The primary purpose of the PhD is the preparation and presentation of a substantial piece of independent and original academic research, completed in three or four years if studying full-time and six years if studying part-time.
• Our PhD is designed as a structured, flexible and individual preparation for becoming a professional researcher. It will help you to develop the core and specialised skills of a professional researcher which are highly valued by both academic and non-academic employers.
• Each PhD student is supported by expert supervisors throughout the PhD, who provide one-to-one academic advice, mentoring and guidance. Students also benefit from the advice and support of other academic staff in Politics who will be involved in your Thesis Advisory Panel and in overseeing your progression through the PhD.