Overview
About the programme
The International Politics research programme at City, University of London has an open outlook with a strong interdisciplinary focus and a wide external network.
You will be embedded within a stimulating and modern research community through participation in our Department’s research centres. These are the Centre for International Policy Studies, the City Political Economy Research Centre and the Centre for Modern History.
After producing a substantial body of unique political research, you will have further career opportunities both within academia and beyond.
Programme Structure
Research topics include:
- international relations
- diplomacy
- comparative politics
- contemporary history
- international political economy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
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Disciplines
Political Science View 109 other PhDs in Political Science in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should have a track record of high academic achievement, demonstrated by a good undergraduate degree with at least a second class (upper division) pass or equivalent, plus a good Masters-level degree with at least a pass with merit (or equivalent).
To apply online, you will need to submit the following supporting documents:
- Your research proposal
- Cover letter (max one side of A4), explaining the preferences regarding potential supervisors and the motivations for applying to the PhD programme in the International Politics Department at City
- Two academic references (or one academic and one professional referee where appropriate) sent by email from an official work (not private) email account
- Copies of your degree transcripts and certificates (originals or certified copies)
- Proof of your English language proficiency (if English is not your first language).
Tuition Fee
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International
12980 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12980 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
4870 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4870 GBP per year during 24 months.
Living costs for London
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Funding
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