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Integrated PhD Government at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The four-year Integrated PhD Government follows the MSc Political Science in year 1 before beginning the PhD within the department in year 2, providing training in the research mindset needed for doctoral study.

Faculty: Government (Department)  |  Department: Department of Government  |  Duration: 4-5 years full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Research Design, Introduction to Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis I and II, Championing Your Research Idea, a Professional Development Seminar, an MA dissertation and options from the Government list; one module from GV970, GV971, GV975, GV990 or GV992 is chosen.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2.2 honours degree in a relevant social science. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with a minimum component score of 5.5.

International applicants: GBP 21,675 a year. Fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 4-5 years full-time

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