PhD / MPhil Politics at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Study a PhD in Politics at Liverpool and you’ll be joining a vibrant and international department, offering PhD supervision in subjects across British politics, political science, international relations, comparative politics, and political theory. Staff in the Department of Politics are world-leading experts in their respective research fields and are happy to share and impart their knowledge through training and mentoring PhD researchers. They publish in high-impact academic journals, publish and edit books and collections, engage with national and international decisionmakers and policymakers in national governments and international organisations, and disseminate their views and analysis of current events through national and international media outlets.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 2-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time also available | Intake: Year round | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Our graduates from the Department of Politics have been employed in sectors such as education, information and communication, public administration, and professional, scientific and technical activities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We typically require a UK master’s degree and 2:1 undergraduate degree, in subjects relevant to the proposed field of research, or equivalent academic qualifications from non-UK institutions. Your master’s degree should preferably be a Pass at 65% or above, or equivalent.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 25,350 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: Year round

Duration: 2-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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