PhD Politics at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Examine the political landscape focusing on a research specialism of your choice. Top 10 Politics and International Studies department in the UK (QS World Rankings by Subject 2026). Join a diverse and vibrant postgraduate community of PGRs from around the world.

What you will study

Our Politics PhD programme is a three-year (full-time) programme of study that enables you to carry out a piece of in-depth research in the area that most interests you. You will benefit from a global reputation, lively PhD student community, multiple research seminar series, and expertise in a diverse set of areas of politics grouped in our five research clusters .

Career pathways

At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help support you with your goals for the future . Our programme aims to enable you to become more aware of your developing researcher identity, equipping you with the skills you need during your PhD and prepare you to integrate into the researcher community.

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Application information

Entry requirements

- Bachelor's (Honours) degree in a cognate subject at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent) English language: IELTS test minimum score - 7.0 overall, 7.0 in writing, 6.5 in other sections. Interview: As part of the offer making process applicants will be required to undertake an interview assessment.

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 Years [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time]

Apply through the official page: https://www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/

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