The Institute of Commonwealth Studies offers a unique scholarly environment in which to pursue doctoral research, particularly in the areas of human rights, globalisation and development, politics, and Commonwealth history. Benefit from the expertise of our world-leading academics in a supportive, friendly environment. The Institute of Commonwealth Studies is UK's only postgraduate academic institution devoted to the study of the Commonwealth. The Institute has been supervising interdisciplinary doctoral degrees for over half a century, offering a unique scholarly environment where you'll benefit from the wide-ranging expertise of our staff. As well as gaining expertise in your area of interest, you'll develop a range of transferable skills which will prepare you for careers in academia and beyond. As a student at the School of Advanced Study, you'll have access to programmes of varied and challenging research and skills training. Enjoy flexibility in terms of where and how you study. Supervision is available on campus or online, so you can research from home in your own time and as the PhD can be completed part-time in up to six years, there's no need to put your life on hold.