London,
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Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Politics and International Studies in Camden United Kingdom | School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
|
Camden United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,490
(c. USD30,094.99)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The PhD program's main objective is to prepare students to develop, investigate, and complete a doctoral dissertation successfully. Graduates will gain expertise in political research methodologies and become specialists in their chosen area. Prospective candidates must hold a strong master's degree in Politics similar to the Department's MSc program, though applications from those with relevant degrees in related fields will also be reviewed. Research proposal guidelines are available. Admissions occur continuously, with applications accepted from November until June 30 for October enrollment. Those seeking SOAS scholarships or ESRC funding should check the research scholarships page for key dates.
SOAS's PhD program operates on a three-year structure, with an optional fourth-year extension. The first year focuses on research training and coursework, after which candidates must pass an MPhil-to-PhD upgrade via an assessed Upgrade Paper and viva examination. The second year involves primary research/fieldwork, followed by thesis writing in the third year. Students should target submission by their third year's end, with a mandatory deadline by the fourth year's conclusion.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
We normally require a 2.1 bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) plus a Merit-level Masters degree in Political Science or a related discipline. We also require a minimum of one reference. In exceptional cases we may accept applicants who do not meet these criteria if they show evidence of a strong Masters degree and/or appropriate level of relevant work experience.
The School's minimum entry requirement for applying for the PhD and VRS programmes is a good UK Master's degree (or overseas equivalent), which is generally in a relevant area to the programme you are applying to. In some cases prior knowledge of a language may be necessary or advisable.
Full academic transcripts of your College/University studies to date (with official translations from the institution or provided by a recognised translator if not in English)
An academic transcript is a record of your study undertaken detailing the courses or modules you studied each year, the mark you received for these and the credit value and level of each module.
Copies of official transcripts for all qualifications awarded at a degree level or higher must be uploaded to your online application. These transcripts must detail all marks received throughout the duration of your studies.
Copies of your degree certificates (diplomas) (with official translations from the institution or provided by a recognised translator if not in English).
IELTS Academic - 7.0 with 6.5 in each subscore (7.0 in Writing)
TOEFL IBT - 105 with 23 in each subscore (25 in Writing)
The School's minimum entry requirement for applying for the PhD and VRS programmes is a good UK Master's degree (or overseas equivalent), which is generally in a relevant area to the programme you are applying to. In some cases prior knowledge of a language may be necessary or advisable.
Full academic transcripts of your College/University studies to date (with official translations from the institution or provided by a recognised translator if not in English)
An academic transcript is a record of your study undertaken detailing the courses or modules you studied each year, the mark you received for these and the credit value and level of each module.
Copies of official transcripts for all qualifications awarded at a degree level or higher must be uploaded to your online application. These transcripts must detail all marks received throughout the duration of your studies.
Copies of your degree certificates (diplomas) (with official translations from the institution or provided by a recognised translator if not in English).
IELTS Academic - 7.0 with 6.5 in each subscore (7.0 in Writing)
TOEFL IBT - 105 with 23 in each subscore (25 in Writing)
Tuition
GBP
22,490