PhD Politics 36 months PHD Program By Queen's University Belfast |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

20,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The aim of the programme is to produce students who are fully-fledged independent researchers, and students are from the outset given encouragement to disseminate their work at seminars and conferences and by publishing in high-quality locations. The programme culminates in the submission of an 80,000-word dissertation.
The School has a strong international reputation for innovative research, across a wide range of specialist research strengths: •Contemporary Irish Political History •Governance and Public Policy, with a particular emphasis on European Union politics, public opinion, gender studies, governance. •Security, Terrorism and International Relations. •Political Theory: contemporary republicanism, ethics of work, recognition, toleration, freedom of expression, Critical Theory, emotions and politics, green political thought.
In each of these, important and pioneering work has been published by members of staff and major projects of research are ongoing. In addition, the School is committed to the supervision of high-quality research students in all areas.

Program overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The aim of the programme is to produce students who are fully-fledged independent researchers, and students are from the outset given encouragement to disseminate their work at seminars and conferences and by publishing in high-quality locations. The programme culminates in the submission of an 80,000-word dissertation.
The School has a strong international reputation for innovative research, across a wide range of specialist research strengths: •Contemporary Irish Political History •Governance and Public Policy, with a particular emphasis on European Union politics, public opinion, gender studies, governance. •Security, Terrorism and International Relations. •Political Theory: contemporary republicanism, ethics of work, recognition, toleration, freedom of expression, Critical Theory, emotions and politics, green political thought.
In each of these, important and pioneering work has been published by members of staff and major projects of research are ongoing. In addition, the School is committed to the supervision of high-quality research students in all areas.

Admission requirements

6.5+
3.2+
The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Further information can be obtained by contacting the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics.
3 Years
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

4,596 GBP
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International Students

20,500 GBP
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Queen’s University Belfast offers 346 undergraduate courses – including but not limited to:

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  • Irish and social anthropology
  • Medicine & Dentistry
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How to apply:

To apply for a course at Queen’s University Belfast, you will need to do so through UCAS – the centralized system for applying for undergraduate degrees in the UK. You will be able to apply to up to five courses at a time, providing a personal statement and ensuring that you have met each university’s entry requirements. Note that entry requirements are likely to be different for each course, even within the same university. Once you have secured a place to study and have obtained a firm start date, you may need to apply for a student visa, depending on your nationality.

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Queen’s University Belfast currently runs a total of 138 postgraduate programs, covering subjects such as:

  • Arts management
  • Children’s rights
  • Economics
  • Computational finance and trading              
  • Educational leadership    
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How to apply:

To apply for a postgraduate course at Queen’s University Belfast, you will need to submit an online application through the Postgraduate Direct Applications Portal. Note that while there is no deadline for postgraduate applications, with the exception of a few courses listed here, early application is advisable – especially for international students who need a visa. 

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