Overview

The PhD in Interdisciplinary Policy Studies at King's College London aims to foster your scholarly and career interests and to prepare you for the world of academic research and policy work.

Features

The programme is interdisciplinary and focuses on questions of social justice and social transformation.

Students are invited to draw on a range of social science and humanities perspectives and methodologies including sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, history and applied philosophy as well as participatory, creative and arts-based methodologies.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The programme is designed for students who are interested in approaches to social and policy analysis that are both critical and problem-solving.

Our interest in and interpretation of policy is rooted in a conception of policy as felt, made and remade in everyday life; that is, as co-constitutive of social worlds, subjectivities and identities.

Our research illuminates social and policy processes and effects in a range of global and local contexts.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-26 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-26 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-20 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

General Studies Public Policy Political Science View 101 other PhDs in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum 2:1 first degree, in addition to a Masters degree with at least a high Merit showing evidence of capacity to work at distinction level.

Applicants will also need to provide a piece of independently produced academic work (e.g. a Master’s essay/dissertation or published or unpublished paper) that has been assessed by the supervisor and admissions tutor as showing potential for doctoral level work.

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

28000 GBP / year

≈ 28000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7500 GBP / year

≈ 7500 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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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Scholarships Information

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