Politics PhD 36 months PHD Programme By The University of Edinburgh |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

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Main Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD in Politics is a research programme in which you will make an original contribution to new knowledge by pursuing an extended and focused piece of research on a topic of your interest. 


We are deeply committed to our students at all levels and offer individualised supervision, mentoring, and support at all stages of the doctoral programme. Many postgraduate students work closely with staff on research and themselves publish independent papers and engage with the academic community and beyond.  


The department warmly welcomes the participation of our postgraduate community in our research, our working groups, and centres and in the daily life of the department. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD in Politics is a research programme in which you will make an original contribution to new knowledge by pursuing an extended and focused piece of research on a topic of your interest. 


We are deeply committed to our students at all levels and offer individualised supervision, mentoring, and support at all stages of the doctoral programme. Many postgraduate students work closely with staff on research and themselves publish independent papers and engage with the academic community and beyond.  


The department warmly welcomes the participation of our postgraduate community in our research, our working groups, and centres and in the daily life of the department. 

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

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