PhD Diplomacy and International Governance at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Research is at the heart of the Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs. If you are interested in addressing complex, international issues and developing your professional research skills, then pursuing a PhD in the Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs could be for you. Our academics offer research expertise and experience in a wide range of subject areas.

Faculty: Loughborough University London | Department: Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: October, February or July | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

These are not exclusive and we encourage potential candidates to contact the Institute before submitting an application.

Career pathways

As well as providing a route into academia, studying a PhD will give you the expertise and skills required to advance your career in a wide range of professions, vocations and businesses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A master’s qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject and a good honours degree in a relevant discipline (minimum 2:1). In exceptional cases, substantial professional work experience/ qualifications may also be taken into consideration. Ghana equivalents: first-class 65% / 3.4 GPA, 2:1 57% / 3.0 GPA, 2:2 50% / 2.5 GPA

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). self-funded, full-time, per annum Source

International applicants: GBP 23,100 a year (2026/27). self-funded, full-time, per annum Source

Intake: October, February or July

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/doctoral-research/

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