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University of Nottingham: Politics and International Relations
| Institution | University of Nottingham |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Politics and International Relations |
| Web | http://www.nottingham.ac.uk |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 115 951 5559 |
| Study type | Research |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
The School of Politics and International Relations has long been respected for the quality of its research and teaching. We have strong links with leading institutions in the UK and overseas and a diverse teaching team and student body. You will study in a dynamic research environment that will allow you to explore the political landscape by focusing on a specialism of your choice.
You will be encouraged to play an active role in our research centres and institutes as well as the activities of the school.
You will be assigned two supervisors. You must ensure that we have at least one supervisor who has expertise in your proposed area of research before applying and name that person in your application. Ideally, you should contact your proposed supervisor before applying.
We offer supervision in most subject areas within international relations and security, British and comparative politics, and political theory.
**Potential PhD projects**
The School of Politics and International Relations invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates to undertake a PhD in Politics or International Relations.
Successful applicants will join a team of PhD researchers in the School of Politics and International Relations. You can find out more about our staff, their research interests and current doctoral supervision, as well as the pages of individual academics.
Prospective candidates are welcome to outline their own doctoral research topic, but we have identified a number of priority topic areas where we believe a PhD project would be particularly cutting-edge and where we strongly welcome expressions of interest.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Masters (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline, with an average of 63% or above, and 2:1 at undergraduate level (or international equivalent); IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element). |
| Location | University Park Campus University of Nottingham Nottingham NG7 2RJ |
Summary
The School of Politics and International Relations has long been respected for the quality of its research and teaching. We have strong links with leading institutions in the UK and overseas and a diverse teaching team and student body. You will study in a dynamic research environment that will allow you to explore the political landscape by focusing on a specialism of your choice.
You will be encouraged to play an active role in our research centres and institutes as well as the activities of the school.
You will be assigned two supervisors. You must ensure that we have at least one supervisor who has expertise in your proposed area of research before applying and name that person in your application. Ideally, you should contact your proposed supervisor before applying.
We offer supervision in most subject areas within international relations and security, British and comparative politics, and political theory.
**Potential PhD projects**
The School of Politics and International Relations invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates to undertake a PhD in Politics or International Relations.
Successful applicants will join a team of PhD researchers in the School of Politics and International Relations. You can find out more about our staff, their research interests and current doctoral supervision, as well as the pages of individual academics.
Prospective candidates are welcome to outline their own doctoral research topic, but we have identified a number of priority topic areas where we believe a PhD project would be particularly cutting-edge and where we strongly welcome expressions of interest.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Masters (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline, with an average of 63% or above, and 2:1 at undergraduate level (or international equivalent); IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element). |
| Location | University Park Campus University of Nottingham Nottingham NG7 2RJ |
Master of Research - MRes
Summary
Our flexible MRes Politics and International Relations course provides a solid foundation for those who wish to undertake a PhD or embark upon a research-based career.
You will develop in-depth knowledge and the skills needed to conduct extensive research. You will submit a dissertation and undertake taught and generic research training modules, allowing you to tailor your course to your chosen interests.
You can combine this work with specialist training from a wide range of options within the school and across the University, such as international relations, diplomacy, security studies, Asia-Pacific studies, British politics, European integration, comparative politics, political theory, and generic research methods training.
Our research areas include:
- Asia and Pacific studies
- British politics
- China's governance and politics
- comparative politics
- conflict, security and terrorism
- international relations
- political ideologies
- political theory
- social and global justice
- social science research methodology
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 (or international equivalent); IELTS: 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element). |
| Location | University Park Campus University of Nottingham Nottingham NG7 2RJ |
Summary
Our flexible MRes Politics and International Relations course provides a solid foundation for those who wish to undertake a PhD or embark upon a research-based career.
You will develop in-depth knowledge and the skills needed to conduct extensive research. You will submit a dissertation and undertake taught and generic research training modules, allowing you to tailor your course to your chosen interests.
You can combine this work with specialist training from a wide range of options within the school and across the University, such as international relations, diplomacy, security studies, Asia-Pacific studies, British politics, European integration, comparative politics, political theory, and generic research methods training.
Our research areas include:
- Asia and Pacific studies
- British politics
- China's governance and politics
- comparative politics
- conflict, security and terrorism
- international relations
- political ideologies
- political theory
- social and global justice
- social science research methodology
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 (or international equivalent); IELTS: 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element). |
| Location | University Park Campus University of Nottingham Nottingham NG7 2RJ |
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