PhD on the Basis of Prior Published Works in International Relations at University of Plymouth

This part-time doctoral route allows research-active candidates who have not previously registered for a higher degree to submit a collection of published works, or works made available in the public domain, for the award of a PhD in International Relations. Research supervised by specialists in topics such as the European Union's foreign relations, Iranian politics and foreign policy, international security, NATO, Italian foreign policy, global environmental politics, international trade politics, development aid and international political economy.

Faculty: School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: International Relations  |  Duration: Part-time, maximum 12 months after approval of the prima facie case  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

There are no taught modules. Candidates prepare a research portfolio with the support of an experienced Director of Studies, evidencing a systematic study with independent, critical and original powers and a distinct contribution to knowledge. The portfolio includes an integrative summary of 7,500-15,000 words that critically synthesises the submitted outputs as a single coherent research project.

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