Overview
We are a medium-sized Department of Politics and International Relations (PIR) at University of Aberdeen with 18 members of staff who investigate some of the world’s most pressing political problems at several levels of analysis: sub-state, state, regional and international.
Features
- Often adopting an interdisciplinary perspective across the social sciences, the department’s research can be grouped into four key themes: Democracy and Representation; Conflict and Security; Comparative Politics and Policy; and Political and International Relations Theory.
- PhD study can be undertaken either on campus or at a distance.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Democracy and Representation
- Comparative Politics and Policy
- Political and International Relations Theory
- Conflict and Security
- Political Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Before you apply, you need to choose a research area and contact the supervisor to discuss the research proposal.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Political Science View 109 other PhDs in Political Science in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for admission will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:1 standard from a recognised university or body
- Applicants to the PhD and MRes must provide a detailed research proposal and two academic references from their most recent academic institution.
Tuition Fee
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International
21700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21700 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Aberdeen
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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