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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Essex
Full Time
OCT
4 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Essex
Full Time
OCT-26
4 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Essex
Full Time
OCT
4 Years
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Our four-year integrated PhD Government follows the MSc Political Science programme for year 1 before beginning the PhD study programme within the department in year 2. By opting for our four-year Integrated course, you will benefit from guidance and training to develop the research mind set needed for your PhD studies. On the first year of your studies you will receive training in research methods, followed by advanced research training and as your course progresses, expert supervision to reach your full potential, as well as access to top quality research facilities.Many of our graduates secure post-doctoral research or teaching positions within universities. For example, recent graduates are now research fellows and academic staff at Oxford, University College London, Glasgow, Munich, Mannheim, ETH Zürich, Amsterdam, and Duke University in the US.Other graduates go on to enjoy influential careers in British, European and international politics. This includes working as political lobbyists or researchers for MPs and MEPs. Our graduates also work in the civil service and in local government, for the World Bank, the United Nations, NATO, YouGov, or in the armed forces, finance, and business.
You will need a 2.2 honours degree in a relevant social science.Our four year integrated PhD, allows you to spend your first year studying at Masters level in order to develop the necessary knowledge and skills and to start your independent research in year two.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,006 per year
Students from Domestic
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£19,650 per year
Students from EU
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£19,650 per year
Students from International
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