Study Politics and International Relations PhD at University of Glasgow in the UK, College of Social Sciences
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Politics and International Relations PhD

UK

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What will I learn?

Politics & International Relations at Glasgow produces innovative and influential research across four main subfields of the discipline: Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, Area Studies .We have an active and engaged international community of doctoral students and pride ourselves on our active co-supervision by staff with complementary expertise. We work to foster this community through our research seminars, research clusters, professional development sessions and regular staff-student social events. Broad expertise in comparative politics of China Western, East and Central Europe the European Union United States Russia and the post-Soviet region Latin America and the Middle East. For some topics we have research expertise also on Africa, Australia and New Zealand. The College of Social Sciences Graduate School draws together internationally recognised scholars and respected practitioners to offer a range of research programmes. Our programmes are based on thorough training in research methods and we encourage you to take part in numerous exciting seminars, conferences and events. We offer modern library, IT services and a wide-range of support services. You will be living in one of Europe’s most exciting cities which has a vibrant cultural and social life.

Which department am I in?

College of Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£27,720.00 (US$ 35,798) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

January 2027

Venue

University of Glasgow - Gilmorehill Campus

University Avenue,

Glasgow,

Scotland,

G12 8QQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£28,275.00 (US$ 36,515) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Glasgow - Gilmorehill Campus

University Avenue,

Glasgow,

Scotland,

G12 8QQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Our research degree applicants will usually possess a good Masters degree (or overseas equivalent), with a significant component in politics.

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

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About University of Glasgow

Glasgow is a place where people have been making world changing discoveries for over 500 years and students become innovative global pioneers.

  • Based in Glasgow, a UNESCO city of music
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  • UK’s fourth-oldest higher education provider (founded 1451)
  • Over 100 single-honours degrees and 600 joint-honours

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