Here you can find information about Research Degrees offered by the Department.

Why Study a Research Degree in Politics and International Relations? You will receive:

• Expert supervision from leading scholars in their fields, engaged in cutting-edge, international-quality research
• A large, friendly and diverse graduate community Regular major research events (conferences, workshops, seminars)
• Comprehensive research training offered by the Department and the University’s Postgraduate Research Faculty
• Attractive campus and stunning local scenery, located in a city with excellent communications links

 

MA by Research

Politics and International Relations offers the MA by Research for students who wish to study a research degree for one-year full-time or two-years part-time.  The MA by Research requires detailed research on a specific topic, but the thesis is only 30 000 words (approx.).

 

MPhil

An M.Phil also requires detailed research on a specific topic, but the thesis is only 60 000 words (approx.). A full-time M.Phil student pays one year’s full-time fees and must submit their thesis for examination within three years. A part-time M.Phil student pays part-time fees for 2 years and must submit their thesis for examination within four years.

 

PhD

A PhD requires you to conduct original research on a specific topic leading to the production of a 100 000 word (approx.) thesis. A full-time PhD student pays full-time fees for 3 years and must submit the thesis for examination within 4 years. A part-time PhD student pays part-time fees for 6 years and must submit their thesis for examination within 8 years.

 

Entry Requirements

PhD entry requirements are an upper second degree plus a Master’s degree in a relevant subject. M.Phil and Master’s by Research applicants must have a minimum of 2.1 at undergraduate level. Students may enrol in September, January, April or July.

 

Please see the list of recently completed theses, and check out the supervision areas covered by our academic members of staff.

 

 

For all further information about research degrees, please contact Dr Mark Evans.

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