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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Strand Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Strand Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Site
Full Time
FEB-25
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Strand Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Site
Part Time
FEB-25
4 Years
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Here at the Department of Political Economy we foster an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the interaction of people, ideas and institutions and how they shape the outcomes of political processes and government decision-making at global, national, regional and local levels. Undertaking a PhD in Politics with us places you within a unique institution in which you will be part of a vibrant and growing set of world-leading scholars, who are committed to understanding the intertwining of politics and economics and applying those insights to solving problems at all levels of governance.
We have an open an inclusive research culture that encourages debate between the contesting theories, approaches and ideologies. Our vision of what political economy is lends itself to an interdisciplinary approach, and there is a wide range of methodological and theoretical approaches used across the department. This provides a stimulating environment for PhD research that fosters open-minded and critical scholarship.
All students on the doctoral programme are initially registered for an MPhil. At the beginning of the programme you will work with your supervisors to assess your individual training needs. You will use this to develop a personalised training schedule that draws on foundational and advanced courses made available to you through the Kings Doctoral College, the London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS-DTP) and the Bloomsbury Postgraduate Skills Network. These courses will hone your academic skills and prepare you for the demands of your specific research project.
Masters degree with at least a Merit including a dissertation mark of no less than 65% (UK marking scheme).
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£6,936 per year
Students from Domestic
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£26,070 per year
Students from EU
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£26,070 per year
Students from International
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