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PhD Politics and International Relations at Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

PhD Politics and International Relations is a doctoral research degree in Politics and International Relations at Manchester Metropolitan University. Discover your research degree study options, including areas of expertise for our academic supervisors.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Duration: three years full-time, six years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: Most of our doctoral students enrol in October. You can also join us in January and April.  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised original research leading to a doctoral thesis. Research areas include: American domestic politics, Comparative public policy, Critical and poststructuralist international politics, Critical political theory, Energy and environmental security, European energy policy, European Union, Foreign policy of the United States since 1945, International relations theory, Narrative and literary approaches to international politics, Politics of storytelling, Russian foreign policy, Social movements and civil society, Technology and politics/power, Twentieth-century British political history.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To apply, you’ll need a first or 2.1 honours degree, or an equivalent qualification. International doctoral students must have strong English language skills. We welcome applicants from non-standard backgrounds. We’ll take subject knowledge, professional experience, publications, or other relevant achievements into consideration.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time home fee for PhD/MPhil (UKRI rate); part-time £2,619 per year; additional project costs may apply Source

Intake: Most of our doctoral students enrol in October. You can also join us in January and April.

Duration: three years full-time, six years part-time

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