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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford
Full Time
APR-26
4 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford
Full Time
JAN-26
4 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford
Full Time
JUL-26
4 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford
Full Time
APR-26
4 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford
Full Time
OCT-26
4 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford
Part Time
JAN-26
8 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford
Part Time
APR-26
8 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford
Part Time
JUL-26
8 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford
Part Time
OCT-26
8 Years
Select a an exam type
Exactly what you'll study will depend on the topic of your PhD. We can supervise a wide range of areas relating to European politics, government and opposition, security and conflict – please see the ‘themes and facilities’ tab for a full list. During your first year you will undertake two modules in quantitative and qualitative research methods. You will also attend a series of seminars providing training and advice on research and professional development, as well as becoming a member of one of our research centres. Our PhD students undertake research in the following areas: • Comparative politics • British politics • International relations • EU studies • Political conflicts and interventions • Parties and elections • Public policy • American politics • Public opinion • Area studies.
Applicants are expected to hold a minimum of an upper second-class (2:1) UK degree and a masters degree with a minimum of a merit from a UK university or overseas equivalent in a relevant discipline.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,006 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£21,000 per year
Students from EU
Long Stay Accommodation for Students (Shared Duplex) Fee - 74.00 Per Week
£21,000 per year
Students from International
Long Stay Accommodation for Students (Shared Duplex) Fee - 74.00 Per Week
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