Overview
POLSIS has established itself as a centre of excellence in political science, political economy, comparative politics, political theory, international, international relations theory and security and conflict. Our research is concentrated around various research groups and research clusters which carry out a series of collaborative research activities.
Undertaking a PhD in Political Science and International Studies , you will have the opportunity to conduct original research under the guidance of academic supervisors within an active research environment, leading to an 80,000 word thesis. You will take a number of research training modules in your first year and may attend further courses offered by the Department or the University that enhance your personal discipline-specific and transferable skills.
POLSIS is part of the School of Government, one of the leading UK and international centres for governance, politics, international development, and public management. As one of the largest Schools of Government, in the United Kingdom, it is home to more than 80 full-time academic staff, more than 1,200 undergraduate and taught postgraduate students, and more than 70 doctoral researchers.
Career
If I gain a postgraduate research degree in this area, what are my career prospects?
Graduates of the Political Science and International Studies programme from University of Birmingham develop transferable skills that are useful in many occupations. These include familiarity with research methods; the ability to manage large and diverse quantities of information; the ability to organise information in a logical and coherent manner; judging and evaluating complex information; and making reasoned arguments, both orally, in tutorials and presentations, and in written work. There are many careers where a political science and international studies degree is useful and past graduates have entered areas including commercial management, finance, administration, politics, and even the armed forces. Some of our PhD graduates also continue onto successful careers in academic research and teaching.
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We are particularly interested in receiving applications on themes that fit with our research groups:
- Asian Politics
- British Politics
- European Studies
- Gender and Feminist Theory
- International Relations and Security Theory
- Parties, Voters and Elections
- Political Economy
- Political Theory
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Disciplines
International Relations Political Science View 110 other PhDs in Political Science in United KingdomExplore more key information
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English requirements
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General requirements
For doctoral programmes you require a good Honours degree (UK high upper second; USA GPA 3.40), and a good research proposal.
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International
21360 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21360 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4778 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4778 GBP per year during 36 months.
- UK: £4,778 full-time; £2,389 part-time
- International: £21,360 full-time
Living costs for Birmingham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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