PhD Politics and International Relations
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
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.
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Key highlights
- Substantial original research project supervised by two or more academics
- Seminar series and generic research training courses throughout
- Opportunities to present at major conferences and in refereed publications
- Assessed by 80,000-word thesis defended in viva with external examiner
- Develops extensive subject expertise and independent research skills
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant discipline; or above
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in politics
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Policy analyst
- Think tank researcher
- Political risk analyst
- International organisation research officer
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 Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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