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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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JUN-25
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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JUN-26
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Course Detail
The Department of European and International Studies is committed to the interdisciplinary study of Europe in a global context. Our approach to the study of Europe in the world is holistic, including historical, political, economic, social, cultural, philosophical and anthropological aspects. EIS international studies research focuses on international political economy and foreign policy. Together, these overlapping research agendas, seek to achieve the strategic aim of becoming a leading centre for excellence in the study of crisis and limitations of European and global order.
The Department is host to a cluster of internationally recognized specialists in International Political Economy. Their research interests include European political economy the globalization of production the political economy of finance and crisis, Latin America, East Asia, energy and migration. Applications are invited for the PhD in International Political Economy to work with and under the supervision of these scholars.
Duration: Expected to be PhD (initial registration for MPhil), three years FT, four-six years PT.
A master's degree with Merit and a 2.1 honours degree at the bachelor's level. It is not essential to have taken courses in this field at postgraduate level but we advise students to consider taking our MA or a similar course elsewhere before undertaking research. Extensive practical experience in a relevant field (diplomatic, journalistic, humanitarian, economic or developmental) may be taken into account when evaluating an application, but a convincing research proposal is essential to being admitted.
Students living in
Rest of World
£26,070 per year
Students from International
Living expenses - 1800 per month
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