Politics and International Relations PhD
University of Aberdeen
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The Department of Politics and International Relations offers internationally-recognised expertise and postgraduate supervision across the various fields of our discipline. We are a medium-sized Department of Politics and International Relations (PIR) with 18 members of staff who investigate some of the world’s most pressing political problems at several levels of analysis: sub-state, state, regional and international. Often adopting an interdisciplinary perspective across the social sciences, ...Read more

The Department of Politics and International Relations offers internationally-recognised expertise and postgraduate supervision across the various fields of our discipline. We are a medium-sized Department of Politics and International Relations (PIR) with 18 members of staff who investigate some of the world’s most pressing political problems at several levels of analysis: sub-state, state, regional and international. Often adopting an interdisciplinary perspective across the social sciences, the department’s research can be grouped into four key themes: Democracy and Representation Conflict and Security Comparative Politics and Policy and Political and International Relations Theory. PhD study can be undertaken either on campus or at a distance.

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10/279
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35th
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30th
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Chandhana
31 Oct 25

The University of Aberdeen offers excellent teaching, supportive staff, and a diverse international community. The facilities, especially the library, and the friendly, safe city..Read more

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21 Oct 25

I love the facilities around the university, the staff are friendly and helpful. The campus is very cozy and the accessibility is good. The location is perfect for finding..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants for admission will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:1 standard from a recognised university or body. Applicants to the PhD must provide a detailed research proposal and two academic references from their most recent academic institution.

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£21,700 per year

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£21,700 per year

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Chandhana
31 Oct 25
International Relations and International Law MSc
The University of Aberdeen offers excellent teaching, supportive staff, and a diverse international community. The facilities, especially the library, and the friendly, safe city...
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SR
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21 Oct 25
History and International Relations - MA (Hons)
I love the facilities around the university, the staff are friendly and helpful. The campus is very cozy and the accessibility is good. The location is perfect for finding...
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University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen , Aberdeen

With over 530 years of history, the University of Aberdeen offers a meaningful postgraduate study experience which places an emphasis...

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University of Aberdeen
King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.9 miles away

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