Politics and International Relations PhD and MPhil
How to Apply |
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If you have any questions that are not answered below, please feel free to get in touch with Dr Tara McCormack, Postgraduate Research Tutor for Politics and International Relations: tm155@le.ac.uk 1. Before you apply, please search our staff research interests.to see if we have staff who can supervise your research.
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4. Prepare your supporting documents - with your application you need to include proof that you meet the academic entry requirements and the English language entry requirements:
You must also provide contact details for two academic (not personal) referees who can comment on your suitability for the research degree programme |
5. Submit your online application |
The Department of Politics and International Relations has established a high reputation for postgraduate training and producing internationally renowned, cutting edge research.
Our Research Degrees |
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The Department of Politics and International Relations offers supervision for the degrees of:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Full-Time and Part-Time
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Full-Time and Part-Time
We also offer a distance learning PhD - allowing you to gain a University of Leicester research degree wherever you are in the world.
Supervision and Research Areas |
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We offer PhD and MPhil supervision in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including:
- International Relations and Security Studies
- Political Theory
- Institutions, Participation, Public Opinion, Parties and Comparative Politics
Interested in a different research area?
It is important that the area you want to work in is broadly compatible with our research interests - otherwise we may not be able to accept your application.
However, please do not feel we will not be interested if there is not an exact match. It is sometimes possible to be flexible, so please contact us.
Entry Requirements and Fees |
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Applicants must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least first class or upper second class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.
See academic entry requirements and the English language entry requirements
Tuition fees vary according to the applicant's fee status (UK, EU, or international) and the mode of study (full-time, part-time or distance learning).
Studentships and Funding |
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Funded PhD studentships and other funding opportunities are advertised as they become available.
See current studentships and funding
PhD Description |
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PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The research is normally completed over a maximum period of 3.0-3.5 years (full-time) or 6.0-6.5 years (part-time/distance learning).
A fourth year (full-time) or seventh year (part-time/distance learning) or the remaining part of this can be used to prepare the thesis for examination. 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.