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PhD Politics and International Relations at University of Leicester

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Leicester offers PhD supervision in Politics and International Relations. Research areas include international relations and security studies, political theory, and institutions, participation, public opinion, parties and comparative politics.

Faculty: College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Politics and International Relations  |  Duration: Up to 4 years full-time; up to 7 years part-time (maximum registration before submission)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

PhD students complete an independent research project under a supervisory team; the maximum period of registration before thesis submission is 4 years full-time or 7 years part-time, and the thesis is defended in a viva voce examination.

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Entry requirements

A UK Bachelor's degree with First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or equivalent, and usually a Masters degree with Merit or above.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). UK full-time campus-based research degree fee; part-time £2,619. UK fees rise each year in line with UKRI rates. International fees vary by project and are published as a range. Source

Duration: Up to 4 years full-time; up to 7 years part-time (maximum registration before submission)

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