PhD/MPhil Politics and International Relations in Leicester United Kingdom | University of Leicester

Our Politics and International Relations program is designed for those passionate about addressing global issues. With a rich tradition of delivering top-tier education, we strive to ignite your fascination with international affairs. Doctoral candidates undertake an autonomous research initiative supported by an advisory team. The maximum enrollment period before thesis submission is 4 years for full-time students or 7 years for part-time/distance learners. Typically, active research (including experiments, lab work, fieldwork, and data gathering) spans 3-3.5 years full-time or 6-6.5 years part-time/distance learning. After completing active research, students may apply for a writing-up period lasting up to one year. Theses should generally not surpass 80,000 words and must offer novel insights while meeting publishable standards. Final degree conferral requires successful defense of the thesis in an oral examination.