Overview

About the programme

The International Politics research programme at City St George's, University of London has an open outlook with a strong interdisciplinary focus and a wide external network.

You will be embedded within a stimulating and modern research community through participation in our Department’s research centres. These are the Centre for International Policy Studies, the City Political Economy Research Centre and the Centre for Modern History.

After producing a substantial body of unique political research, you will have further career opportunities both within academia and beyond.

Programme Structure

Research topics include:

international relations
diplomacy
comparative politics
contemporary history
international political economy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-21 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Political Science View 101 other PhDs in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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72

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have a track record of high academic achievement, demonstrated by a good undergraduate degree with at least a second class (upper division) pass or equivalent, plus a good Masters-level degree with at least a pass with merit (or equivalent).

To apply online, you will need to submit the following supporting documents:

Your research proposal
Cover letter (max one side of A4), explaining the preferences regarding potential supervisors and the motivations for applying to the PhD programme in the International Politics Department at City
Two academic references (or one academic and one professional referee where appropriate) sent by email from an official work (not private) email account
Copies of your degree transcripts and certificates (originals or certified copies)
Proof of your English language proficiency (if English is not your first language).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14300 GBP / year

≈ 14300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5350 GBP / year

≈ 5350 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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