Overview

The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full time / 7 years part time or distance learning.

Key features

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. University of Leicester 's Politics and International Relations 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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Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Relations and Security Studies

Political Theory
Institutions, Participation, Public Opinion, Parties, and Comparative Politics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

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- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

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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

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science View 46 other PhDs in International Relations in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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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Tuition Fee

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International

17550 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17550 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 48 months.

International campus: £17,550-£19,700 per year; International distance learning: £28,150 total course ; National distance learning: £23,650 total course

Living costs for Leicester

751 - 1426 GBP /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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