MPhil/PhD Politics at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

Undertake a research degree in politics and international relations at Goldsmiths. We accept students on the basis of a match between your proposed research and the current research interests of a potential supervisor as well as an assessment of qualifications and suitability for a research degree. Initial discussions about supervision are therefore on the basis of a brief research proposal prepared by prospective students before a formal application is made.

Faculty: School of Global Change | Department: History, Politics and International Relations | Duration: 3-4 years full-time or 4-6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Our graduates come from diverse disciplinary backgrounds and embark on careers in: Teaching, lecturing and research, Central and local government, Management and personnel work, Finance, The media, Health service administration, Many of our graduates undertake professional training in law, accountancy, social work or nursing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) a taught Masters in a relevant subject area, of at least a high merit standard. We normally also expect an undergraduate degree of at least upper second-class standard. You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. English language: IELTS 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing and no element lower than 6.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: 3-4 years full-time or 4-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://mygoldsmiths.gold.ac.uk/OnlineServices/applications/appModuleList.aspx?id=128000010221922

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