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Postgraduate Study

Course closed:

Politics and International Studies is no longer accepting new applications.

Funding Opportunities

Please see the POLIS website for essential information regarding applying for funding.

General Funding Opportunities


Fees and Maintenance

My fee status is:

I shall have the following financial dependants:

Your Estimated Annual Commitment:

Component Cost
University Composition Fee £9,387
Maintenance £17,668
Total Annual Commitment £27,055

Students wishing to undertake fieldwork will incur costs for flights, accommodation and subsistence. There are only limited sources of funding available to students to apply to for research trips. If you have any concerns about this please contact the administrator before applying, noting that research abroad is not a mandatory part of the course.

Key Information


3-4 years full-time

5-7 years part-time

Doctor of Philosophy

Department of Politics and International Studies

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Dates and deadlines:

Applications open
Sept. 15, 2022
Application deadline
Dec. 1, 2022
Course Starts
Oct. 1, 2023

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Course Funding Deadline
Dec. 1, 2022
Gates Cambridge US round only
Oct. 12, 2022

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas 2023, Lent 2024 and Easter 2024.


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