University of Huddersfield

Politics and International Studies PhD

Closes: Oct 28, 2026

Key information

Duration

Full-time: 36 months
Part-time: 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting January 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026, International (estimated deadline)
- Apply before Nov 2026, National (estimated deadline)
Starting April 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027, International (estimated deadline)
- Apply before Feb 2027, National (estimated deadline)
Starting October 2027
- Apply before Jun 2027, International (estimated deadline)
- Apply before Jul 2027, National (estimated deadline)

Language

English

TOEFL iBT: 8 OR PTE Academic: 59 OR IELTS: 6.5

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Policy, Political Science

Overview

Key Facts:

A full time Politics and International Studies PhD at University of Huddersfield is a three year programme of research and culminates in the production of a large-scale piece of written work in the form of a research thesis that should not normally exceed 80,000 words.

Completing a PhD can give you a great sense of personal achievement and help you develop a high level of transferable skills which will be useful in your subsequent career, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in your chosen field.

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Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

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Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 8 OR PTE Academic: 59 OR IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

A Master’s degree, normally with a classification of merit or distinction, or an honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent, may be considered, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International (Non-residents): 35,330 AUD per year (approx. 18,700 GBP per year)
Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,932 AUD per year (approx. 5,257 GBP per year)

Additional Details

Part-time per year: National: £2,628; International: £8,500

Living costs

Huddersfield, United Kingdom: 1,134-1,889 AUD per month

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