Overview

This Politics programme offered by Queen's University Belfast supports original research across a broad range of political and international issues within the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics. Candidates engage with contemporary political questions relating to governance, democracy, public policy, international relations, political behaviour, conflict, nationalism, and political thought while contributing new knowledge to academic and policy debates.

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Researchers join an internationally connected academic community that encourages active participation in seminars, conferences, publications, and specialist research activities. Working alongside leading scholars, students develop advanced analytical, theoretical, and methodological skills while preparing for careers in academia, research, public policy, and related professional fields.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Political parties, elections, and deliberative democracy
Governance and Public Policy, with a particular emphasis on European Union politics, international political economy, gender studies, governance.
Contemporary Irish Political History
International Relations
International Political Economy
International Political Sociology
Security, Terrorism and International Relations
Political Theory: contemporary republicanism, ethics of work, recognition, toleration, freedom of expression, Critical Theory, emotions and politics, green political thought.
Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict Studies (with a particular focus on European minority politics, human rights, conflict resolution and peacebuilding)
Feminist International Relations

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00

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We accept applications for PhD study throughout the year and we can offer varied start dates.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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4.5

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Further information can be obtained by contacting the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics.

International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23600 GBP / year

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Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

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English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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