Study Politics PhD at Royal Holloway, University of London in the UK, Politics and International Relations

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

We have more than 30 PhD students pursuing cutting-edge research, and undertaking advanced training, in the areas of new political communication elections, public opinion and parties comparative politics politics of Africa, Asia and the Middle East and international relations.Royal Holloway is ranked 9th in the UK for international outlook in the Times Higher World Rankings. The academics in the Department come from 10 different countries and our students represent countries from across the globe. Overseas students play a vital role in ensuring that our department benefits from a diversity of experience and skills.From time to time, we make changes to our courses to improve the student and learning experience. If we make a significant change to your chosen course, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.Duration: 4 years full time

Which department am I in?

Politics and International Relations

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£22,300.00 (US$ 28,799) per year

Founder’s - Accommodation Type - Catered, Single and Shared Rooms Shared Bathroom and Kitchen, Single Gender Corridors- From £5,196.65

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill,

Egham,

Surrey,

TW20 0EX, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£22,300.00 (US$ 28,799) per year

Founder’s - Accommodation Type - Catered, Single and Shared Rooms Shared Bathroom and Kitchen, Single Gender Corridors- From £5,196.65

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill,

Egham,

Surrey,

TW20 0EX, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You will normally be required to have successfully completed a postgraduate degree (MA/MRes/MSc) in a relevant field. We will also consider applications from those with long-term relevant work experience.

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