36 monthsProgramme duration
23,100 GBPTuition Fee/year
Oct, Jul, FebStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
International Relations/Studies/Affairs
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The School of Social Sciences and Humanities at Loughborough is home to International Relations, Politics and History. It is a world-leading centre for research and study into many areas of contemporary politics, international relations and history. Our aim is to stimulate innovative research that has the potential to transform academic and public debates.
We conduct research in contemporary politics and international relations, political theory, early modern and modern history. Most of our research falls between the humanities and the political and social sciences. We pride ourselves on producing a substantial body of interdisciplinary work, notably in the history of ideas, radical movements and activism, in gender politics and ethics, international politics and history, security studies, government and governance at both national and international levels, art and politics, religion and politics, media studies and history, and digital humanities.
Our department is a supportive environment for doctoral research, and we foster strong research links between academics and students. You will participate in seminar planning and you will receive tailored advice on professional development, such as finding fellowships or how to go about publishing your work.
Our graduates have secured prestigious positions in academic institutions, including the Wiesenthal Institute in Vienna, Exeter University, Queen’s University in Belfast and University College Dublin. Others have pursued careers in academic publishing, with international and UK-based campaign groups and civil society organisations.
We conduct research in contemporary politics and international relations, political theory, early modern and modern history. Most of our research falls between the humanities and the political and social sciences. We pride ourselves on producing a substantial body of interdisciplinary work, notably in the history of ideas, radical movements and activism, in gender politics and ethics, international politics and history, security studies, government and governance at both national and international levels, art and politics, religion and politics, media studies and history, and digital humanities.
Our department is a supportive environment for doctoral research, and we foster strong research links between academics and students. You will participate in seminar planning and you will receive tailored advice on professional development, such as finding fellowships or how to go about publishing your work.
Our graduates have secured prestigious positions in academic institutions, including the Wiesenthal Institute in Vienna, Exeter University, Queen’s University in Belfast and University College Dublin. Others have pursued careers in academic publishing, with international and UK-based campaign groups and civil society organisations.
Programme overview
Main Subject
International Relations/Studies/Affairs
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The School of Social Sciences and Humanities at Loughborough is home to International Relations, Politics and History. It is a world-leading centre for research and study into many areas of contemporary politics, international relations and history. Our aim is to stimulate innovative research that has the potential to transform academic and public debates.
We conduct research in contemporary politics and international relations, political theory, early modern and modern history. Most of our research falls between the humanities and the political and social sciences. We pride ourselves on producing a substantial body of interdisciplinary work, notably in the history of ideas, radical movements and activism, in gender politics and ethics, international politics and history, security studies, government and governance at both national and international levels, art and politics, religion and politics, media studies and history, and digital humanities.
Our department is a supportive environment for doctoral research, and we foster strong research links between academics and students. You will participate in seminar planning and you will receive tailored advice on professional development, such as finding fellowships or how to go about publishing your work.
Our graduates have secured prestigious positions in academic institutions, including the Wiesenthal Institute in Vienna, Exeter University, Queen’s University in Belfast and University College Dublin. Others have pursued careers in academic publishing, with international and UK-based campaign groups and civil society organisations.
We conduct research in contemporary politics and international relations, political theory, early modern and modern history. Most of our research falls between the humanities and the political and social sciences. We pride ourselves on producing a substantial body of interdisciplinary work, notably in the history of ideas, radical movements and activism, in gender politics and ethics, international politics and history, security studies, government and governance at both national and international levels, art and politics, religion and politics, media studies and history, and digital humanities.
Our department is a supportive environment for doctoral research, and we foster strong research links between academics and students. You will participate in seminar planning and you will receive tailored advice on professional development, such as finding fellowships or how to go about publishing your work.
Our graduates have secured prestigious positions in academic institutions, including the Wiesenthal Institute in Vienna, Exeter University, Queen’s University in Belfast and University College Dublin. Others have pursued careers in academic publishing, with international and UK-based campaign groups and civil society organisations.
Admission Requirements
120+
180+
6.5+
65+
4.5+
3.3+
A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in a relevant discipline.
Applicants without a postgraduate qualification will be required to complete research training in tandem with their doctoral programme
Applicants without a postgraduate qualification will be required to complete research training in tandem with their doctoral programme
3 Years
Oct
Jul
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
5,238 GBP
International
23,100 GBP
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