Language: English

Delivered: On Campus

Campus Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Overview

Study with internationally renowned politics, international relations and sociology scholars in a dynamic and supportive research environment. Benefit from support and oversight from two PhD supervisors whose current active research interests and expertise are relevant to your chosen research area.

Be challenged and inspired by an international community of scholars addressing some of the most important topics that face us today. Join a diverse, innovative community, committed to rigorous conceptual and empirical research that is politically and socially relevant and problem-orientated. Visit the programme website for more information

Career prospects

Graduates are in high demand and have an excellent record of employment following graduation. Graduates of the Global Challenges and Transformations programme at University of Bristol go on to pursue varied and interesting careers.

Past students have gone on to work for Refugee UK, Shelter, Barnardo's, Amnesty International, government departments and the European Parliament, among others.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Introduction to Research Methods in the Social Sciences
• Digital Methods and Data Skills
• Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
• Advanced Qualitative Research Methods

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

Upper Second Class (GPA)

English requirements

• TOEFL iBT: 95
• PTE Academic: 71
• IELTS: 7

Other requirements

An upper second-class undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) and normally a merit at MSc/MA level (or equivalent).

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

• International: 41,714 AUD / year (≈ 21,900 GBP / year)
• Domestic: 9,726 AUD / year (≈ 5,106 GBP / year)

Additional Details

Home: part-time: £2,553 per year

Living costs

Bristol, United Kingdom: 1,429-2,400 AUD / month

Scholarships

Available scholarships:

• British Council scholarships for Women (Various benefits, deadline not specified)
• GREAT Scholarships (13000 GBP, deadline 10 Apr 2027)
• Anne and Peggy Sleigh Bursaries (Various benefits, deadline not specified)
• Bristol PhD Scholarships for Applicants of Black and mixed Black Heritage (Various benefits, deadline not specified)
• Alumni Foundation Music Bursaries (500 GBP, deadline 31 Jul 2027)
• Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships (Various benefits, deadline not specified)
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarships (Various benefits, deadline not specified)
• Sanctuary Scholarship (Various benefits, deadline not specified)
• Alumni discount (Various benefits, deadline not specified)
• St Mary Redcliffe Choral Section Leaders (500 GBP, deadline 15 Sep 2026)
• The Bob Savage Memorial Fund (Various benefits, deadline 06 Oct 2026)
• Chevening Scholarships (1450 GBP, deadline not specified)
• St Pauls Church Organ Scholarship (1552 GBP, deadline not specified)
• Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship (58 GBP, deadline not specified)
• Graduation gown discount (Various benefits, deadline not specified)
• Think Big Scholarships for international students (Various benefits, deadline 07 Oct 2026)
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program (1000 USD, deadline 30 Nov 2026)
• ServiceScape Scholarship (1000 USD, deadline 15 Nov 2026)
• ACES Scholarships (Various benefits, deadline not specified)
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility (19000 GBP, deadline not specified)
• Scholarships for PhD Students (Various benefits, deadline 28 Feb 2027)
• Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship (1000 USD, deadline 31 Oct 2026)
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (1000 USD, deadline 01 Mar 2027)
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship (5000 USD, deadline 28 Aug 2026)
• Women Scholarship for International Students (10000 USD, deadline 01 Sep 2026)
• The PhD Prep Fellowship (1000 USD, deadline 13 Jan 2027)
• Dream Chaser Scholarship (3000 USD, deadline 31 Dec 2026)
• Scholarship for students with disabilities (22500 GBP, deadline not specified)
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids (Various benefits, deadline 31 Dec 2026)
• Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria (1500 USD, deadline not specified)
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship (12000 USD, deadline 11 Jan 2027)
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme (Various benefits, deadline not specified)