Overview

This Politics and International Relations programme offered by Manchester Metropolitan University offers opportunities to investigate societal, cultural, and political issues through original research. Candidates can explore topics relating to governance, security, foreign affairs, political ideas, international systems, public policy, and the forces shaping contemporary global developments.

Key Facts

Researchers join an innovative research cluster and benefit from a comprehensive development programme designed to support academic and professional growth. The programme also encourages engagement with public-facing activities, including lectures, performances, film screenings, fairs, and other events that foster intellectual exchange and wider impact.

Programme Structure

Topics include:

American domestic politics
Comparative public policy
Critical and poststructuralist international politics
Critical political theory
Energy and environmental security
European energy policy
European Union
Foreign policy of the United States since 1945
International relations theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-19 00:00:00
Starting 2028-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-18 00:00:00
Starting 2028-04-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-22 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science View 103 other PhDs in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply, you’ll need a first or 2.1 honours degree, or an equivalent qualification.

Required documents may include a CV, academic transcripts, certificates, references and passport copy.
International applicants must provide English-language evidence where required.
Admission depends on satisfactory references, eligibility and available supervisory expertise.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early due to limited places.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20000 GBP / year

≈ 20000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

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

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Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Manchester

Funding

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