
MPhil/PhD International Relations
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
Postgraduate research in the School of Social and Political Sciences is informed by the expertise of its team of academics, who have long-standing links to government, research organisations, and the voluntary sector. Opportunities for research are available across a range of topics in social and political sciences. Current students' research projects include: -Oil and gas infrastructure security problems in the Niger Delta area -Understanding China's aid and investment in Zambia -The politics of nuclear energy in the European Union.
Each research student is supported by a programme of research training and will be expected to identify an original area of academically relevant research and agree an approved programme of research with the tutor. Current students' areas of research include Sino-Zambian relations, preventive diplomacy and peacekeeping.
Key highlights
- Academics have long-standing links to government, research organisations and voluntary sector
- Structured programme of research training supports each research student
- Original research project agreed with your tutor
- Current projects include China's aid and investment in Zambia
- Research areas include preventive diplomacy and peacekeeping
- Students research the politics of nuclear energy in the European Union
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 7 — 7.0 IELTS 7.0
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Policy analyst
- Political risk analyst
- Diplomatic service officer
- Research officer in an international organisation
Cost of study
International: £16,900 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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