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PhD Politics and International Relations

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A University of Hertfordshire research degree is internationally recognised signifying high levels of achievement in research. This course develops extensive subject expertise and independent research skills honed over an extended period.

You undertake a substantial, original research project for the duration of the degree, under the supervision and guidance of two or more academic members of staff.

During the course you’ll attend a seminar series and generic training courses.

There will be opportunities to present your work at major conferences and in refereed research publications.

The degree is assessed on the final research output in the form of a substantial 80,000 words written thesis which is defended in a viva with an external examiner.

How to apply

Before making your formal application we recommend you discuss your proposed research with the appropriate member of staff in the School of Humanities, and the School’s Research Tutor, Dr. Saskia Kersten .

Please include an outline research proposal with your application. Members of academic staff will advise on the length and scope of the proposal.

Download an application form.

Submit your application to DoctoralCollegeAdmissions@herts.ac.uk

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Use our magical AI system, to check your admission chances for this course.
Tuition fee
Apply by
Start date
Sep 2025
Sep 2026
Duration
Campus
Mode of study
Fees and deadlines depend on the selected options. Fees and currency conversion are approximate.
Offer response
2 days after your application is submitted
Backlogs accepted
This course accepts backlogs