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PhD Politics at Newcastle University

Newcastle University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Join our international research community for your PhD. You'll benefit from a supportive, stimulating and challenging research environment. You'll receive training on how to become an independent researcher.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Geography Politics and Sociology  |  Duration: Full time: 3 years; Part time: 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027; January 2028  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

We're committed to theoretical and methodological pluralism. We also support PhD students who want to pursue an interdisciplinary research agenda.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree and a master's degree, or international equivalent, in politics or a related subject. English language: IELTS 7 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills).

International applicants: GBP 25,250 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027; January 2028

Duration: Full time: 3 years; Part time: 6 years

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