Overview

During this Politics, Languages and International Studies course, you will conduct a major piece of independent and original research, following either the traditional or alternative (article-based) thesis route.

Key facts

This programme at the University of Bath is recognised as being part of the following ESRC-funded South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) Political Science & International Studies discipline-specific pathway.

Programme Structure

The PhD programme aims to:

provide a framework within which you can conduct an original piece of research relating to your interest

facilitate your training and development as an independent and competent researcher, able to understand and use research techniques appropriate to your subject area and to be conversant with approaches used by other social scientists

help integrate you within a broader research community in the Department, the University and beyond

develop a range of skills that are relevant to academia but also beyond

enable you to think through how you can apply your existing knowledge and skills to different contexts and a variety of problems and to your future research activities.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bath, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies International Relations Political Science View 100 other PhDs in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

First or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject, from a recognised university.

When considering applications, we also take the following into account: extended and responsible experience in a relevant field in commerce, or industry, or in teaching, or in a government establishment, together with authorship of papers or other work of an acceptable academic standard, e.g. published translation.

Two references are required. At least one of these should be an academic reference from your most recent place of study.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24450 GBP / year

≈ 24450 GBP / year

Living costs

Bath

United Kingdom

808 - 1228 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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