
Overview
Politics and International Relations programme of the University of Leicester description
The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full time / 7 years part time or distance learning.Active research (including all experimental work, laboratory work, field work, and data collection) will typically take 3 to 3.5 years full time / 6 to 6.5 years part time or distance learning. On completion of active research students may request approval to register for a writing-up period of up to 12 months.The thesis should not normally exceed 80,000 words and must make an original contribution to knowledge and contain work of publishable quality. The thesis must then be defended in a viva voce (oral) examination before a degree can be awarded.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Research- International Relations and Security Studies
- Political Theory
- Institutions, Participation, Public Opinion, Parties, and Comparative Politics
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
- Flexible
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If you are an international applicant and require a visa to study in the UK you should submit your application at least four months before the proposed start date
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English requirements
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General requirements
- Download and save the Research Proposal Form and prepare your proposal. Complete all sections using the guidance on the form. If your proposal is not submitted on the Proposal Form your application will not be considered.
- CV
- Personal statement explaining your interest in the research, your experience, why it is worth doing and why we should consider you.
- Copies of your Degree Certificates and Marks Transcripts of study already completed and if possible a transcript to-date of any study currently being undertaken.
- If your documents are not in English please include an official translation.
- Evidence of English language proficiency if applicable
- In the reference section please enter the contact details of your two academic referees in the text boxes provided or upload letters of reference if already available.
- In the funding section state clearly how you intend to fund your study.
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International
16200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16200 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4596 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4596 GBP per year during 48 months.
- INT £16,200 - £18,200 per year
Distance learning:
- UK/EU: £21,850 Total course fee
- International: £26,000 Total course fee
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