Overview

Throughout the Politics PhD programme from University of Bristol you will study with internationally renowned Politics and International Relations scholars in a dynamic and supportive research environment.

You will join an international community of students working on a range of politics and international relations issues. Our staff also have particular expertise across a range of cultural and social theory and champion diverse research methodologies. You will be assigned two PhD supervisors whose current research interests and expertise are relevant to your chosen research area.

The University isc committed to rigorous conceptual and empirical research that is politically and socially relevant and problem-orientated. We aim to advance theory, knowledge and methods at the cutting edge of Politics and International Relations. We produce leading research with an international focus that is relevant to the changing circumstances of an increasingly interconnected world. Our aim is not just to monitor the world but to contribute to a better understanding and to ways that might improve it.

Career opportunities:

Bristol graduates are in high demand and have an excellent record of employment following graduation. Please visit the school website for statements from our former graduates.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Climate emergency
Critical (in)securities
Cultural work
Decoloniality and race
Ethnicity, migration and citizenship
European politics and societies
Sigital society
Science and technology
Food security

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-19 00:00:00

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More details

We welcome applications at any time of year; early application is advised. For more information about funding and programme deadlines please see also section on Funding.

Language

English

PTE Academic

71

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Political Science View 105 other PhDs in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

71

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

An upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) and a master's qualification (or equivalent).
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Tuition Fee

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International

21300 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21300 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4850 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4850 GBP per year during 48 months.

UK: part-time (two years)

£2,425 per year

Living costs for Bristol

750 - 1260 GBP /month

Living costs

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