Politics and International Studies PhD
University of Warwick
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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3 Years

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University of Warwick

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SEP-26

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The University of Warwicks Politics department offers the PhD in Politics and International Studies. Gain the unique opportunity to undertake a research project one of the UKs largest Politics and International Studies departments. PAIS has a vibrant PhD community, and our doctoral research have a very broad range of research interest. The programme is structured around achieving distinct milestones centred on your progress. In your first year, you will be required to attend the PAIS first-year ...Read more

The University of Warwick's Politics department offers the PhD in Politics and International Studies. Gain the unique opportunity to undertake a research project one of the UK's largest Politics and International Studies departments. PAIS has a vibrant PhD community, and our doctoral research have a very broad range of research interest. The programme is structured around achieving distinct milestones centred on your progress. In your first year, you will be required to attend the PAIS first-year training module PO961: Doctoral Thesis Writing in Politics and International Studies.As you progress through the course, you are also expected to attend advanced training workshops. Additional research training and personal and professional development are available through the department, the Graduate School, IT Services and the Careers and Skills Office.PAIS has a keen interest in fostering networking between doctoral researchers of all stages as well as between PhD students and staff, and we therefore hold regular academic events.Duration3-4 years full-time

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60/279
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7th
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9th
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25 Feb 25

The campus is very nice, there are lots of societies on offer and the location of the university is..Read more

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20 Feb 25

I love that Warwick is a campus Uni, you can always meet new people that are studying something completely different and have an inspiring chat. The campus is also perfect for a..Read more

Entry requirements

A Masters degree (or equivalent) with a minimum degree classification of Merit/2:1 in a relevant subject area; a strong research proposal; explicit support from at least one potential PAIS supervisor.

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£5,206 per year

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£5,206 per year

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£5,206 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

£25,920 per year

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£25,920 per year

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University of Warwick
University of Warwick Coventry CV4 7AL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canley  0.8 miles away

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