Apply before Jul 2027 (National) - estimated deadline for students with the same nationality as the university
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 135
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Reading, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Political Science
Overview
They are keen to recruit new PhD students who share the desire to learn more about the world around us through rigorous and sustained inquiry.
Key Features
They accept original research proposals so you can choose your own topic of study. When you undertake a Politics and International Relations PhD at University of Reading, you'll be assigned two supervisors, based on your research proposal and whether this aligns with their specialisms.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- War, Conflict, and Strategy
- International Relations Theory
- International Institutions and Especially The Un
- International Political Economy.
- Political Science
- Political Theory
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 135
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
Applicants should normally possess at least a first degree (normally of an upper second-class honours standard or above), or equivalent. Many applicants also have a master’s degree (normally of a good merit standard or above).
The application form includes a proposal (not exceeding 1000 words) of your intended research project, the rationale for your study, literature review, research question(s), design, methodology, and potential significance of the results.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 41,093 AUD / year (≈ 21,750 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Reading, United Kingdom: 1,706-2,611 AUD / month
Scholarships
Various scholarships are available; see the programme website for details.
