Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026 - Apply anytime.
- Starting January 2027 - Apply anytime.
- Starting April 2027 - Apply anytime.
- Starting July 2027 - Apply anytime.
There are no official closing dates however we ask that completed applications are submitted at least 3 months before your requested start date.
Language
English
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 100. TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
- PTE Academic: 76. PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
- IELTS: 7. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Disciplines
International Relations; Political Science; View 101 other PhDs in Political Science in United Kingdom
Overview
Politics and International Relations programME from Cardiff University offer supervision and/or research projects.
Distinctive features
- We play a leading role in Language-based Area Studies, and are involved in Politics & International Relations, within the Wales Doctoral Training Partnership, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
- All research students are entitled to call upon a personal allocation of funds which may be spent on legitimate research related activities.
- Our Research in Progress seminar series provides students with the opportunity to present papers in a non-intimidating environment. The series is designed to be preparatory to presenting papers at conferences, and also plays a vital role in the dissemination of subject-specific skills.
- We encourage our PhD students to gain teaching experience, however applicants are asked to note that the allocation of teaching is dependent on which modules are running at an Undergraduate or Postgraduate level and may not be available to everyone.
Career Prospects
Careers include teaching, universities, civil service/ Foreign Office, European Commission, journalism, business, politics, and NGOs. Our alumni include Huw Edwards (BBC), Neil Bentley (CBI), and Leri Edwards (European Commission).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Comparative Politics, Policy and Governance
- Public Policy
- Wales, Territorial and Devolutionary Politics
- European Politics and Area Studies
- Political and International Theory
- Critical Global Politics
- Gender and International Relations
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 100. TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
- PTE Academic: 76. PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
- IELTS: 7. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should have a minimum of a good Honours degree in Politics or International Relations (2:1 or equivalent) or overseas equivalent in a relevant subject.
We will consider all individual applicants on their specific merits. If you do not have the standard qualifications for the course, you may still apply. Your application will be considered if you have the following;
- Masters’ degree in Politics or International Relations (or equivalent)
- Applicants with appropriate professional experience.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
50,443 AUD / year (≈ 26,700 GBP / year)
Domestic
9,458 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Living costs
Cardiff, United Kingdom: 1,186-2,014 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available. For more information, visit the programme website.
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