Politics, Languages and International Studies PhD

    Politics, Languages and International Studies PhD

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 32,770 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Politics, Languages and International Studies PhD

    About

    Develop as an independent and competent researcher, and gain a greater understanding of research techniques appropriate to your subject area.

    During this course, you will conduct a major piece of independent and original research, following either the traditional or alternative (article-based) thesis route.

    This programme is recognised as being part of the following ESRC-funded South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) Political Science & International Studies discipline-specific pathway.

    Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies

    Disciplines

    Department of Politics Languages & International Studies

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

  • First or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject, from a recognised university.
  • When considering applications, we also take the following into account: extended and responsible experience in a relevant field in commerce, or industry, or in teaching, or in a government establishment, together with authorship of papers or other work of an acceptable academic standard, e.g. published translation.
  • English Requirements

    • PTEMin 62
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    English Program Requirements

    English Language requirements

    • IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
    • The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
    • TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components

    You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.

    If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

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    Fees and funding information for Politics, Languages and International Studies PhD


    Fees

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    Paying your tuition fees

    Tuition Fee
    32,770 / year(s)
    Politics, Languages and International Studies PhD
    University of Bath
    University of Bath
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Bath

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