The PhD Global Challenges and Transformations is linked to the interdisciplinary South West doctoral pathway of the same name. Offer holders will need to apply to and be awarded an SWDTP studentship for this pathway to meet the conditions for registration on this programme.
This degree provides an opportunity to conduct advanced research on global challenges and transformations in an interdisciplinary school. You will develop research on contemporary global dynamics related, but not limited to, areas such as: geopolitics, political economy, conflict and security, economic and social inequalities, and people's mobilities. You will study with internationally renowned politics, international relations and sociology scholars in a dynamic and supportive research environment.
You will join an international community of students working on a range of political, social and international relations issues. Our staff also have particular expertise across a range of political, cultural and social theory and champion diverse research methodologies. You will be assigned two PhD supervisors whose current research interests and expertise are relevant to your chosen research area.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected September 2026
Clifton Campus
Beacon House Queens Road,
Bristol,
BS8 1QU, Southern England, United Kingdom
An upper second-class undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) and normally a merit at MSc/MA level (or equivalent).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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