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PhD of Politics

University of Lincoln

  • Lincoln, United Kingdom
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

Three-year Bachelors combining political theory with activism and an optional placement year.

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

  • Apply concepts and methods in Politics to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in British politics and beyond
  • Young citizens place and belonging. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Parliamentary assistant
  • Police officer
  • UK and local government
  • HMRC

Curriculum

  • Three-year full-time course (four with placement). Modules include politics
  • British politics and beyond
  • Young citizens place and belonging
  • Media power and truth
  • UK parliamentary studies
  • Contemporary European politics
  • Justice ethics and democracy
  • Security studies and environmental politics.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • MPhil/PhD: Master's degree with a research component (and/or significant professional experience).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant discipline, Named supervisor agreed before applying

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0 (6.5 each)
  • TOEFL iBT 100
  • PTE Academic 76

Documents you’ll need

  • Personal Statement
  • Academic References
  • Academic Qualification Certificates
  • Academic Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Identify a supervisor with expertise in your area and contact them by email. Apply through Apply Now on the course page (OneUni account)
  2. at any time of year
  3. with a research proposal of 3
  4. 000 to 5
  5. 000 words. Upload references
  6. certificates
  7. transcripts and English language evidence. An interview may follow. Accept the offer in OneUni and pay the deposit. Request your CAS and apply for the Student visa. Use the pre-arrival guidance for international offer holders.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,200 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusBrayford Pool
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteStudents 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

    October 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • Tuition is £17,200 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.