Politics PhD 36 months PHD Program By Newcastle University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

23,700 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Newcastle's broad range of research means you can specialise in topics including:

  • political philosophy
  • comparative institutions or behaviour
  • British politics
  • international relations
You'll receive training on how to become an independent researcher. You'll be supported by a supervisory team of at least two members of our research staff who will guide you through the research process. Your supervisors will also play a key role in helping you develop a thesis project that will open job opportunities in academia or outside of academia depending on your goals.

You will be able to take part in the Researcher Education and Development. This is an advanced and interdisciplinary research training and researcher development programme created by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

You'll also have the opportunity to enrol in the Postgraduate Certificate in Research Training. This provides a broader knowledge of different research methodologies. It equips you with the skills to carry out advanced research in your area of interest.

Program overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Newcastle's broad range of research means you can specialise in topics including:

  • political philosophy
  • comparative institutions or behaviour
  • British politics
  • international relations
You'll receive training on how to become an independent researcher. You'll be supported by a supervisory team of at least two members of our research staff who will guide you through the research process. Your supervisors will also play a key role in helping you develop a thesis project that will open job opportunities in academia or outside of academia depending on your goals.

You will be able to take part in the Researcher Education and Development. This is an advanced and interdisciplinary research training and researcher development programme created by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

You'll also have the opportunity to enrol in the Postgraduate Certificate in Research Training. This provides a broader knowledge of different research methodologies. It equips you with the skills to carry out advanced research in your area of interest.

Admission Requirements

76+
100+
7+
3.3+

A 2:1 honours degree and a master's degree, or international equivalent, in politics or a related subject.

36 Months
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Sep

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

-
-

International Students

23,700 GBP
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