Overview

Key facts

Politics at the University of Stirling produce research that delivers political and societal impacts. Our focus on global political problems helps us to explain and influence their dynamics.
Our research themes include issues of human rights and global justice, climate change, energy and resource conflict, and public health. We analyse these issues to help shape research agendas, promote social justice, inform the design of new policies and practices, and lead the global debate on evidence-informed policy.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

international politics
foreign policy and security
global governance
human rights
public policy
energy and environmental policy
housing and homelessness policy
gender equality

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

You can begin a PhD on the 1st of any month. We accept completed applications up to just before the start of semester, but we advise early application.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stirling, 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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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

General entry requirements for our research degree programmes are:

An upper second class honours Bachelors degree or higher qualification. For some studentships and programmes of study a suitable masters degree may be specified.
If your first language is not English you’re required to show English language competency equivalent to the minimum level of IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in all bands).

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

21500 GBP / year

≈ 21500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Stirling

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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