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Overview
The Department of Politics at University of Liverpool provides researchers with a supportive academic environment.
Features
- Staff research covers most areas of the globe, ranging from China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, to Africa, the Caucasus, and Balkans.
- Closer to home, we also have expertise in local studies focused on Scouse identity, Liverpool, and Merseyside.
Programme Structure
Research
- Government, Parties and Elections
- Peace and Conflict
- Human Rights and Social Justice
- Governance, Policy and Civil Society.
- Europe and the World Centre
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
Apply all year round.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 88
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Political Science View 101 other PhDs in Political Science in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates who wish to undertake research leading to a PhD in Politics on either a full- or part-time basis. We ordinarily expect candidates for entry to our PhD programme to hold an undergraduate degree in the ‘First’ or ‘2:1’ class (or international equivalent) and a postgraduate (MA/MSc) degree (of 65% or higher/international equivalent) in a relevant subject area from a UK or EU/overseas university.
- Applications are assessed primarily on the basis of prior and predicted academic achievement and the Department’s ability to assign a suitable supervisor.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents25350 GBP / year≈ 25350 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5238 GBP / year≈ 5238 GBP / year
Living costs
Liverpool
United Kingdom
556 - 1035 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Politics.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
University of Liverpool - CONACYT
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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
University of Liverpool - FUNED Awards
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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
9000 GBP
Deadline
19 Jun 2026
HRM Princess Sirindhorn University of Liverpool Scholarship (Thailand)
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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
University of Liverpool - Fulbright Scholarships
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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship for China
Merit-based
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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Jun 2026
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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