PhD International Conflict Analysis
University of Kent - Canterbury Campus
| Application deadline: | As early as possible |
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| Start date: | September 2013 |
| Credits: | 180 ECTS |
| Duration full-time: | 36 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Part-time, Full-time |
| Intensity: | Flexible |
| Project type: | Open, Predefined |
| Educational Form: | Academic |
Description
Our research programmes provide a combination of formal research training and individual supervision within a supportive environment, with regular interaction between staff and students.
This includes a weekly Graduate Research Training Seminar, regular meetings with a supervisor and supervisory team as well as an annual postgraduate research conference. You may also be able to benefit from the skills training offered by the University's Graduate School
During the first year, all research students receive training in research methods and practice, while also working on their projects under supervision from a specialist in the relevant research area.
All members of staff can supervise theses leading to research degrees.
In 2011, the University successfully applied for ESRC recognition as a provider of doctoral training in political science and international studies (and other areas of the social sciences) as part of a consortium. As a result, we are now part of the South East ESRC Doctoral Training Centre, making us one of the key training outlets in our subject in the UK.
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Research areas
Our research interests span a broad spectrum of the discipline, with particular strengths in the fields of conflict analysis and resolution, political theory and European politics. The strength of the School's research culture is reflected in the numerous books and articles published and in the existence of its three core research groups: Conflict, Security and Human Rights; Comparative Politics; and Political and Social Thought. Two of our groups contain a University-recognised research centre: the Conflict Analysis Research Centre (CARC) is part of the Conflict, Security and Human Rights group and the Centre for Federal Studies (CFS) is part of the Comparative Politics group.
Centre for Federal Studies
The Centre for Federal Studies, officially launched in October 2005, is the only one of its kind in the United Kingdom and it welcomes expressions of interest from both students and established scholars in any branch of federal studies. The focus of the Centre's activities is not only the established federations, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Germany and Austria but also the European Union (EU) as an emergent federal union together with those parts of the world where federal arrangements have the practical possibility to promote peace, justice and stability. The work of the Centre is consonant with world trends that indicate a renaissance of federal ideas, proposals and practices appropriate to the new age of justice as the recognition of difference, diversity and human rights.
Conflict Analysis Research Centre
Kent has been at the forefront of conflict negotiation and resolution for almost 50 years. The Conflict Analysis Research Centre brings together academics working on different aspects of conflict and security as well as PhD and Master's students studying International Conflict Analysis, International Law and International Relations. Current research includes an investigation into how migrant communities can support peacebuilding in their home society and how South Africa and the UK treat refugees and security. The Centre is also at the forefront of trying to resolve actual conflicts - for example, it played a role in the Moldova-Transnistria peace process and has supported reconciliation efforts in Africa.
Requirements
A first or upper-second class honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent.
English Language Requirements
IELTS
6.5 incl
6.0 reading
6.0 writing
5.5 listening
5.5 speaking
TOEFL internet-based
90 incl
22 reading
21 writing
21 listening
23 speaking
English Language Requirements
| IELTS band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL internet-based test score: | 90 |
Funding
University Academic School and Centre Scholarships
All University Academic Schools and Centres offer scholarships for postgraduate study. These vary from a one-off payment of a few hundred pounds to tuition fees at the home rate and/or maintenance payments at the same rate as the Research Councils.
* American Studies
* Anthropology and Conservation
* Architecture
* Arts
* Athens
* Brussels School of International Studies
* Biosciences
* Computing
* Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE)
* Economics
* Engineering and Digital Arts
* English
* European Culture and Languages
* History
* Journalism
* Kent Business School
* Law
* Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science
* Medieval and Early Modern Studies
* Music and Audio
* Paris
* Politics and International Relations
* Pharmacy
* Physical Sciences
* Professional Practice
* Psychology
* Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research
* Sport and Exercise Sciences
* Tizard
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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