PhD of International Relations
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
One-year Masters examining global politics beyond a Eurocentric view, With theory and research training.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in International Relations to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in diplomacy
- Foreign policy and security. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Programme management
- Procurement
- Social work
- Research officer
- Civil servant
Curriculum
- One-year full-time course. Core: international relations theory
- Diplomacy
- Foreign policy and security
- Social research methods and a dissertation. Options include environmental citizenship
- Global governance and international institutions
- Negotiating in international contexts and gender and security.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical offer (course page): 2.2 or above.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- PTE Academic 63
- TOEFL iBT 4
- Oxford Test of English 118
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic References
- Research Proposal
- Identification Document
How to apply
- Check requirements: research deadline 2 July 2027 for September 2027. No fixed closing date
- Apply at least three months ahead and contact potential supervisors first. Apply online via 'Apply now' on the course page (Kent Vision). No application fee. Provide previous studies
- A 1
- 000-3
- 000 word research proposal
- Two academic referees
- English evidence and ID. Complete the CAS Shield interview if asked. Accept the offer and pay the deposit via the e-store or Flywire. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £21,950 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £0 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Canterbury |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Economics, Politics and International Relations |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
2 Jul 2027
230 days left
Scholarships
Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 2 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £21,950 GBP per year. The application fee is £0 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, PTE Academic 63, TOEFL iBT 4, Oxford Test of English 118, Duolingo 110.
Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.