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3 years
OCT
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
International Relations
Research
PhD in International Relations
The PhD is normally studied over three years full-time, although it is possible to take the degree over up to six years on a part-time basis. After this minimum period of registration, every student is entitled to a continuation period of one year to write up their thesis. The continuation year is one year whether a student has been pursuing full-time or part-time study.
During the first year of study, you will undertake a tailored programme of generic and subject-specific research and general training.
Members of the Postgraduate Research Committee meet with all first-year students in the Spring to review progress. PhD students who successfully complete the first-year review are able to upgrade from a probationary status to full PhD status. A successful outcome requires:
•satisfactory progress on your research (based on your supervisor's recommendation),
•satisfactory completion of the
satisfactory completion of your first-year training programme.
Your research will lead to the production of a thesis of up to 80,000 words. View
First year training programme
The first year of your PhD is an important and busy time. At the beginning of your first year, you will meet with your supervisor to develop your research training programme.
The first element of your training is the
The second element of your training is participating in at least four and
Contact University and ask about this fee
For this course (per year)
£20,940
Admission to research study within the Faculties of Arts and Divinity is normally on the basis of a good Masters degree which must be related to your area of research.
