Politics - Structured Research

The Structured PhD in Politics is a four year, full-time programme designed to provide students with the training they need to become professional political scientists. It combines advanced training in the methods of political science research with specialised training in at least one disciplinary subfield and the completion of an original thesis.

Applicants should hold a first class or 2.1 primary degree in a social science discipline, or an interdisciplinary degree that incorporates a substantial social science component. These requirements may be waived where an applicant has a taught postgraduate degree in a social science discipline. In all cases, applicants must submit a satisfactory provisional research proposal, and must be proficient in the use of English for academic purposes