The University of Warwick's Politics department offers the PhD in Politics and International Studies. Gain the unique opportunity to undertake a research project one of the UK's largest Politics and International Studies departments. PAIS has a vibrant PhD community, and our doctoral research have a very broad range of research interest. The programme is structured around achieving distinct milestones centred on your progress. In your first year, you will be required to attend the PAIS first-year training module PO961: Doctoral Thesis Writing in Politics and International Studies.As you progress through the course, you are also expected to attend advanced training workshops. Additional research training and personal and professional development are available through the department, the Graduate School, IT Services and the Careers and Skills Office.PAIS has a keen interest in fostering networking between doctoral researchers of all stages as well as between PhD students and staff, and we therefore hold regular academic events.Duration3-4 years full-time
Which department am I in?
Politics and International Studies
Study options
Full Time
(3 Years)
Tuition fees
£25,920.00 (US$ 33,474)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Application deadline
Expected August 2026
Start date
October 2026
Venue
University of Warwick
University of Warwick,
Coventry,
West Midlands,
CV4 7AL, Central England, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
A Masters degree (or equivalent) with a minimum degree classification of Merit/2:1 in a relevant subject area; a strong research proposal; explicit support from at least one potential PAIS supervisor.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.