PhD Politics and International Relations

We are keen to recruit new PhD students who share our desire to learn more about the world around us through rigorous and sustained inquiry. We accept original research proposals so you can choose your own topic of study.We undertake research across four research clusters: comparative politics, international relations, political theory and sociology.When you undertake a PhD with us, you'll be assigned two supervisors, based on your research proposal and whether this aligns with their specialisms.Our expert academics are leaders in their areas of research, and will work closely with you to ensure your time with us as a PhD student is as rewarding as possible.

To be accepted on our PhD programme, you will need a Bachelor's degree of at least 2:1 level (or equivalent), or a master's degree, in a subject related to your proposed PhD research topic.