This discipline refers to analysis of politics, theoretical and practical issues of political systems, international studies, inter-governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations and other political institutions. Political Science and International Relations studies explore political principles and processes as well as foreign affairs and relations among different countries. It systematically explores government and state, political behavior, economic units in the local and international systems. These studies consist of broad range of areas like psychology, economics, law, history, political theory, sociology, cultural studies.
There is a strong emphasis at understanding of political concepts, social factors, natural sciences, public policy. International relations play strong role at official relations between different countries and cultures. Graduated students can work at governmental, diplomatic institutions, do international business, work as public affairs consultants, local government officer and politicians.
This PhD programme is a collaboration between the University of Antwerp and the World Trade Institute at the University of Bern that brings together expertise in all fields of international economic law and legal philosophy.
The objective of the Ph.D. program in International Relations is to prepare students for academic careers in prominent universities, or for government and policy related careers, in Turkey and the rest of the world.
Our PhD programme comprises three years of study, starting in September of each year. The bulk of the workload for candidates in the programme takes the form of independent dissertation research. Apart from their independent research, all programme participants are required to take part in content-oriented survey courses, colloquia on research methods, and multidisciplinary skills workshops.
The International Max Planck Research School on the Social and Political Constitution of the Economy (IMPRS-SPCE) is a joint international PhD Program of the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies (MPIfG) and the Department of Management, Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Cologne.
The European University Institute offers one of the world’s largest and most distinguished doctoral programmes in the social sciences. The Institute is unique in its European, comparative and interdisciplinary focus, and offers up to four years scholarship to research students, leading to a doctorate in Political & Social Sciences.
The PhD programme in International History is for students with a strong commitment to these areas and a proven ability to carry out independent research work. It helps prepare graduates for an academic career or for research-oriented positions in the public or private sector.
The PhD programme in International Economics offers advanced training focusing on trade and international monetary economics in addition to other key contemporary issues in the economics field.
The PhD programme in International Relations / Political Science is designed to prepare students for a career in international relations involving close contact with research. The programme gives students the range of skills needed to produce their doctoral thesis and to carry out and understand in-depth research after their studies.
The University of Edinburgh
The Centre of African Studies offers a PhD programme with an international reputation, awarded from one of the world's leading universities. We welcome applications and enquiries from prospective students with a keen interest in conducting research that engages with and extends our knowledge of Africa. A Masters by research in African Studies is also available.
Queen Mary, University of London
We welcome postgraduate students and visiting research fellows to undertake research in our areas of interest (see below). Research students are registered for University of London degrees (MPhil/PhD) and work under the supervision of members of academic staff. A limited number of College studentships are also available.
The University of Edinburgh
This PhD degree provides a structured programme of research training to equip students with the skills required to complete doctoral-level research in International Public Health Policy. The degree is an ideal way for students to make an original contribution to this field by pursuing a long piece of research on a topic of particular interest to them. An MSc/Diploma by Research in International Public Health Policy is also available.
Kings College London
The newly established King’s China Institute offers a unique and exciting environment for the in-depth study of China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. The Institute is able to draw on academic expertise in a range of disciplinary departments across the College, and supervision may be provided from within the Institute or jointly with other staff of the College.