Study PhD/MPhil Politics at City St George's, University of London in the UK, School of Policy and Global Affairs
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What will I learn?

Our International Politics PhD/MPhil research programme enables you to undertake substantial research addressing complex contemporary issues including political economy, social change and global policy. The International Politics research programme at City has an open outlook with a strong interdisciplinary focus and a wide external network. Our expert supervision across a range of topics including international relations, diplomacy, comparative politics, contemporary history, and international political economy. These topics will help you to design and produce your research programme. You will be embedded within a stimulating and modern research community through participation in our Department’s research centres. These are the Centre for International Policy Studies, the City Political Economy Research Centre and the Centre for Modern History. The Full-time duration is 2 – 4 years Part time: 4 – 7 years and PhD by prior publication: 1 year.

Which department am I in?

School of Policy and Global Affairs

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£19,600.00 (US$ 25,312) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected December 2026

Start date

Expected September 2027

Venue

City St George's, University of London - Clerkenwell campus

Northampton Square,

London,

Greater London,

EC1V 0HB, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£19,600.00 (US$ 25,312) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected December 2026

Start date

Expected September 2027

Venue

City St George's, University of London - Clerkenwell campus

Northampton Square,

London,

Greater London,

EC1V 0HB, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants should have a track record of high academic achievement, demonstrated by a good undergraduate degree with at least a second class (upper division) pass or equivalent, plus a good Masters-level degree with at least a pass with merit (or equivalent).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About City St George's

City St George’s transforms the lives of 27,000 students, creates new knowledge, and supports businesses, professions, and global good in society.

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