Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 36 months
- Start Dates: September 2026, January 2027, May 2027
- Language: English
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Dundee, United Kingdom
- Disciplines: International Relations, Political Science
Overview
The Politics and International Relations academics programme is offered at the University of Dundee. Politics and International Relations at Dundee is strongly research orientated.
About the Programme
Our research interests include:
- peace and security in international relations
- international relations theory and international and supranational organisations
- European Union politics
- the impact of processes of European Integration and globalisation on parties of the European Left
- terrorism, counter-terrorism, and policing
- asylum, migration and borders
- human rights
- sexual politics
- public policy decision making relating to protection of citizens
- the global drugs problem and related policies
- law enforcement strategies
- democratic consolidation
- regional and local politics in Russia
- Irish politics
- Sub-Saharan African politics: liberation movements, nationalism, the 'invention' of traditions, post-colonial governance
- Middle Eastern politics
Programme Structure
Research interests include:
- peace and security in international relations
- international relations theory and international and supranational organisations
- European Union politics
- the impact of processes of European Integration and globalisation on parties of the European Left
- terrorism, counter-terrorism, and policing
- asylum, migration and borders
- human rights
- sexual politics
- public policy decision making relating to protection of citizens
- the global drugs problem and related policies
- law enforcement strategies
- democratic consolidation
- regional and local politics in Russia
- Irish politics
- Sub-Saharan African politics: liberation movements, nationalism, the 'invention' of traditions, post-colonial governance
- Middle Eastern politics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English Requirements
TOEFL iBT: 87
IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
You should have an honours degree at 2.1 or above, and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline. Once you have chosen a topic, you will need to contact the project supervisor before you submit your application.
- Email the supervisor you would like to work with
- Send a copy of your CV with qualifications and research experience
- Discuss your potential application and any practicalities (e.g. suitable start date).
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 43,198 AUD/year (approx. 22,660 GBP/year)
Domestic: 9,985 AUD/year (approx. 5,238 GBP/year)
Living Costs
Dundee, United Kingdom: 1,500-2,848 AUD/month
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Politics and International Relations.
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Vice Chancellor's Africa scholarship - Grant: 6500 GBP - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 - Provided by University of Dundee (Merit-based)
- Vice Chancellor's South Asia scholarship - Grant: 6500 GBP - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 - Provided by University of Dundee
- Vice Chancellor's South Asia Scholarship - Grant: 6500 GBP - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 - Provided by University of Dundee
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 - Provided by U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 - Provided by ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships - Grant: 3500 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 - Provided by ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified - Provided by OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation (Merit-based)
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Grant: 19000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified - Provided by Junhua Li (Merit-based)
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 - Provided by Boustany Foundation (Merit-based)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 - Provided by IvyPanda (Merit-based)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 - Provided by Voice Talent Online
- Women Scholarship for International Students - Grant: 5000 USD - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 - Provided by educations.com (Merit-based)
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Grant: 10000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026 - Provided by Admit Lab (Merit-based)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 - Provided by Salvado Law (Merit-based)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Grant: 3000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 - Provided by Anonymous Hope Fund (Need-based)
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - Grant: 22500 GBP - Deadline: Not specified - Provided by UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: Not specified - Provided by CIAPS
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 - Provided by Leopold Figl Foundation (Need-based)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Grant: 1500 USD - Deadline: Not specified - Provided by IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Grant: 12000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 - Provided by The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
