Overview

About the programme

The purpose of academic research in in Politics at doctoral level is to make an original contribution to knowledge. Originality can be demonstrated by the discovery of new facts, the refutation of an old theory, by advancing a new theory, by combining two or more existing theories - or a combination of these.

At the University of Sheffield we welcome research proposals across the broad range of political science and international relations. We can offer supervision using a range of approaches: quantitative, qualitative, critical theory and gender.

Programme Structure

The department has considerable strength in the following fields:

International Political Economy
Comparative Political Economy
International Relations
Political Development and/or Democratisation (including in Latin America, Africa, the Caribbean and South Asia)
European Politics including the European Union
British Politics
Governance and Public Policy
Political Sociology
Political Theory

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00 , National

More details

Although we advise students to start in September/October, it's often possible to start postgraduate research at any point in the year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Political Science View 101 other PhDs in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of your previous degree(s)
Official translations into English
Academic references
English language certificates (International applicants)
A supporting statement (including a research proposal where relevant)
Curriculum vitae (CV)/resume
Examples of your 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

23985 GBP / year

≈ 23985 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 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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