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Swansea University: Politics and International Relations
| Institution | Swansea University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Political and Cultural Studies View department profile |
| Web | www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| study@swansea.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1792 295358 |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
A PhD or MPhil in Politics and International Relations at Swansea enables you to pursue a substantial project led by your own passions and interests.
It represents a highly respected qualification which can present a pathway to a career in academia, or widen your scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector.
The PhD takes three years full-time or six years part-time, and the MPhil takes two years full-time or four years part-time.
Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park, Swansea Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park, Swansea Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park, Swansea Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park, Swansea Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park, Swansea Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park, Swansea Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, and you should hold or expect to achieve a postgraduate Master’s degree in a related subject. IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
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