Cardiff,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD/MPhil in Politics and International Relations - Political Theory in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University
Cardiff University
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Cardiff United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,450
(c. USD25,988.51)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Political Theory represents a specialized field of study available within our Politics and International Relations research programs (MPhil, PhD). Our School boasts a vibrant research environment, recognized for its high-caliber academic output and increasing success in securing research funding. The institution houses the prestigious Collingwood and British Idealism Center, drawing international scholars, including distinguished figures like Professors Carole Pateman and Rex Martin, who have been awarded honorary positions at Cardiff. The Political Theory Research Unit stands out for its unique concentration of experts in political theory and intellectual history, providing comprehensive supervision across diverse topics such as British idealism, Collingwood studies, contemporary political theory, distributive justice, environmental politics, Enlightenment and Counter-Enlightenment thought, gender studies, globalization, global justice, intellectual history, political philosophy, historiography, humanitarian intervention, human rights, identity politics, ideology critique, international law, international relations, just war theory, liberalism, multiculturalism, nationalism, normative political theory, and Žižekian political theory.
Program durations: PhD - 3 years full-time, MPhil - 1 year full-time
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should have 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) with an average mark of at least 65%.
Applicants with appropriate professional experience.
Interviews (via Skype/Phone or in person) may be conducted to identify and assess the academic merit of prospective students.
Those whose first language is not English must obtain a score of at least 7.0 in IELTS (with no less than 6.5 in the Writing element and no less than 5.5 in Listening, Speaking and Reading).
TOEFL iBT - 100
International Baccalaureate English A: Language and Literature (first language)- HL 5 or SL 6
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) with an average mark of at least 65%.
Applicants with appropriate professional experience.
Interviews (via Skype/Phone or in person) may be conducted to identify and assess the academic merit of prospective students.
Those whose first language is not English must obtain a score of at least 7.0 in IELTS (with no less than 6.5 in the Writing element and no less than 5.5 in Listening, Speaking and Reading).
TOEFL iBT - 100
International Baccalaureate English A: Language and Literature (first language)- HL 5 or SL 6
Tuition
GBP
19,450