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PhD of Politics and International Relations

Cardiff University

  • Cardiff, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Cardiff University campus

About the program

A research degree (MPhil/PhD) in Politics and International Relations at Oxford Brookes, Supervised by staff active in domestic and international politics, Policy, Conflict and gender.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Design and conduct concepts and methods in Politics and International Relations to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in working under a supervisory team toward a thesis of 80
  • 000-100. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Policy Assistant
  • Research Analyst
  • Public Affairs Coordinator

Curriculum

  • Students register as probationer research students and confirm a research proposal in the first year for an MPhil/PhD route (transfer to PhD after about 18 months full-time) or a direct PhD route
  • Working under a supervisory team toward a thesis of 80
  • 000-100
  • 000 words where stated.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Applicants should have a minimum of a good Honours degree in Politics or International Relations (2:1 or equivalent) or overseas equivalent in a relevant subject
  • Additional academic criteria: Varies by school and programme
  • Research proposal and a supervisor are normally needed for self-funded applications.

Accepted academic background

Good honours degree and/or master's degree in a relevant subject (set by each school)

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Previous Degree Certificate
  • Academic References
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Research Proposal
  • Academic CV

How to apply

  1. Review the Politics and International Relations admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Prepare a research proposal and contact a potential supervisor where the program requires one. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year£36,700 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£3,000 GBP

Program details

CampusCardiff
Faculty or schoolSchool of Law and Politics
DepartmentSchool of Law and Politics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship notePotential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Politics and International Relations. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    18 Jun 2027

    216 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.