Overview
Our research training
Through dedicated programmes in the Department of Politics and International Relations, and at college level, we offer our postgraduate research students relevant and timely training in research-specific and transferable skills.
First year doctoral students at Royal Holloway University of London attend compulsory training courses in quantitative methods, qualitative methods and the foundations of contemporary political theory.First and second year doctoral students also attend a fortnightly research and professional development seminar that provides training and advice in writing book reviews, getting published, achieving impact, entering the academic job market and more, and in which students develop and present their research to one another and to staff.
Programme Structure
Research centres and areas of study include:- Gender Institute
- Global Politics and Development Centre
- The Democracy and Elections Centre
- The Centre for International Security
- The Centre for Islamic and West Asian Studies
- The New Political Communications Unit
- Jean Monnet Chair
- The Contemporary Political Theory Research Group
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
You may need to secure a supervisor to apply for your research project, then apply using the application form Royal Holloway Direct.
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Disciplines
International Relations Political Science View 109 other PhDs in Political Science in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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- Accidents
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Other requirements
General requirements
You may need supporting documents to your application. These include:
- a brief research proposal (if required)
- academic transcripts
- English language qualifications, if your first language is not English
- an academic reference
- resume or CV (if available) to show published work and any industrial experience.
Tuition Fee
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International
19700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19700 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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