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Politics and International Relations (Taught)

  • PhD
  • 6 Years
  • Part-time
  • 09/2026
  • Postgraduate
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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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  • PhD • Part-time • 6 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

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Entry requirements

We require PhD Study applicants to be in possession of a good honours degree (2:1 or above), and a Masters degree in a relevant discipline. IELTS entry requirement is normally 6.5 or equivalent for overseas students.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Fees for Postgraduate Study 2026/27:
https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/fee-information/how-much-are-my-fees

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