PhD Politics and International Relations
University of Hertfordshire
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6 years

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6 years

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About the courseA University of Hertfordshire research degree is internationally recognised signifying high levels of achievement in research. This course develops extensive subject expertise and independent research skills honed over an extended period.?You undertake a substantial, original research project for the duration of the degree, under the supervision and guidance of two or more academic members of staff.?During the course you’ll attend a seminar series and generic training ...Read more

About the course

A University of Hertfordshire research degree is internationally recognised signifying high levels of achievement in research. This course develops extensive subject expertise and independent research skills honed over an extended period.?

You undertake a substantial, original research project for the duration of the degree, under the supervision and guidance of two or more academic members of staff.?

During the course you’ll attend a seminar series and generic training courses.

There will be opportunities to present your work at major conferences and in refereed research publications.?

The degree is assessed on the final research output in the form of a substantial 80,000 words written thesis which is defended in a viva with an external examiner.?

What’s next for my career?

You will benefit from our cutting-edge research covering a wide range of topics, from International Relations to Global Governance, from Political Theory to local and regional studies.

At Hertfordshire, you will be joining our

  • Critical Humanities and International Politics Research Group (CHIP)
  • (
  • @UH_CHIP
  • ), a team of highly engaged scholars, internationally known for their commitment in teaching and research.

    Major research focuses include:

    • International security, conflicts, strategy and peacebuilding
    • The Anthropocene, International Political Economy, technology, energy policy and climate change
    • Critical political theory and continental philosophy
    • Justice, governance, and local politics
    • Environmental Politics and Social Justice
    • European Union

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    WUSCA ranking:
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    46/101
    CUG Subject Ranking
    CUG Subject Ranking
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    79th
    CUG Ranking
    CUG Ranking
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    84th
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    Entry requirements

    We require PhD Study applicants to be in possession of a good honours degree (2:1 or above), and a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.

    Tuition fees

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    £5,925 per year

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    Students from Domestic

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    £16,750 per year

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    Students from EU

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    £16,750 per year

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