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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Lancaster University
Full Time
OCT-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Lancaster University
Full Time
OCT-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Lancaster University
Part Time
OCT-25
4 years
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We welcome disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and post-disciplinary research proposals from those seeking to undertake a PhD research programme in Politics. We would encourage you to explore the research interests of our academic colleagues to ensure that your proposal relates to our areas of research.
Our aim is to support you throughout your studies, whether through reading groups, research methods study classes, opportunities to present and review research projects or links with external presenters. Further support is offered by the library and seminar programmes. We enjoy good working relationships with related departments and research centres, and joint supervision arrangements, across different disciplines, are sometimes possible.
The University will use all reasonable effort to deliver the courses as described, but the University reserves the right to make changes to advertised courses. In exceptional circumstances that are beyond the University’s reasonable control (Force Majeure Events), we may need to amend the programmes and provision advertised. In this event, the University will take reasonable steps to minimise the disruption to your studies. If a course is withdrawn or if there are any fundamental changes to your course, we will give you reasonable notice and you will be entitled to request that you are considered for an alternative course or withdraw your application. You are advised to revisit our website for up-to-date course information before you submit your application.
Students need to have - Bachelor's degree: 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant social science subject; Master's degree: a good Masters degree in a social science background. We may also consider non-standard applicants.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.
£21,920 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£21,920 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.