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Overview
Key Facts
The Social and Political Science programme is offered at the University of Chester and welcomes research applications from students wishing to pursue PhD, MRes or MPhil research degrees.
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Courses include:
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Criminology
- Economics
- International Relations
- Politics
- Psychological Trauma
- Social Justice and Community Action
- Sociology
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 91
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Chester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Political Science Social Policy View 52 other PhDs in Social Policy in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 91
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- To be eligible to apply for PhD programmes, applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least an upper second class honours degree in a discipline appropriate to their intended area of research.
- Substantial prior research experience may, in some instances, be acceptable in place of a first degree qualification.
- A completed application, two references (in most cases the references shall come from independent academic referees, i.e. they are not normally provided by a prospective supervisor), an up-to-date CV and copies of appropriate certificates or transcripts must be uploaded to the application in order to be considered.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents15627 GBP / year≈ 15627 GBP / year
Additional Details
Part-time tuition fees:
- National: TBC
- International: £7,814
Living costs
Chester
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.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Social and Political Science.
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
1500 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Care Experienced Bursary
Merit-based
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University of Chester
Chester, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1500 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Carer Support Package
Merit-based
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University of Chester
Chester, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1500 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Estranged Student Bursary
Merit-based
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University of Chester
Chester, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1500 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman, Boater Bursary
Merit-based
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University of Chester
Chester, 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
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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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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