International Relations PhD

University of Sussex

Conduct research that challenges boundaries of international relations. Develop your critical thinking skills to make real-world change. As one of the largest concentrations of International Relations scholars in the world, our Department offers a vibrant and productive environment for you to pursue your PhD. You’ll work with expert faculty and become part of a lively community of doctoral researchers. We’re committed to critical, theoretically informed and politically engaged research. Our research has a high level of impact on current world affairs. Our areas of expertise and supervision include:
• historical and normative international theory
• global political economy
• war, violence and security
• international development
• global health policy
• global environmental politics. Conceptually, our research draws on – and contributes to – the development of postcolonial, poststructuralist, Marxist, feminist, queer, green, critical constructivist and analytical philosophy traditions.