Politics PhD/PhD by Published Works

Program Overview

This Politics PhD program at the University of Northampton equips students with independent research skills and knowledge expansion. Students receive personalized supervision from research staff, attend researcher training programs, and participate in faculty research centers. Graduates hold academic positions worldwide, pursuing careers in research and academia.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Politics PhD or PhD by Published Works programme offers an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and research skills. You will receive training on how to become an independent researcher. You will be supported by a supervisory team of at least two members of our research staff who will guide you through the research process. You will be able to take part in Researcher training offered by our Graduate school. This is an advanced and interdisciplinary research training and researcher development programme. You can also become a post-graduate member of the related faculty research centre and benefit from the support and events offered.

Assessment:

As part of this research programme you must complete a written thesis, with support and advice from your academic supervisor(s). You will also take a verbal examination called a viva voce, where you explain your project in depth to an examination panel.

Teaching:

We will offer you excellent supervision for your Politics PhD or PhD by Published Works programme in a vibrant and supportive research environment. Which means you will be assigned a minimum of two PhD supervisors whose current research interests and expertise are relevant to your chosen research area. As a research student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you are encouraged to attend conferences to present papers. You will also develop skills needed in a future academic career through taking training courses offered through our Graduate School.

Careers:

We have a tradition of producing high quality doctoral research. We are strongly committed to creating a research community in which researchers can thrive and develop their skills and we view all our Postgraduate Researchers as potential research stars of the future.

Other:

We are committed to rigorous conceptual and empirical research that is politically and socially relevant and problem orientated. We aim to advance theory, knowledge, and methods at the forefront of Politics. We produce leading research with a focus that is relevant to the changing circumstances of an increasingly interconnected world. This course is unique to the University of Northampton. Our broad range of research means you can specialise in topics including:

• British and American politics
• Political institutions
• Political measurements, voting, demographics
• Cultural politics
• Political ideas

2024/25 Tuition Fees Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2024/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years. Doctor Of Philosophy Degrees Including: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) practice based in the Arts, Master of Philosophy (MPhil) UK – Full Time: £5,500 UK – Part Time: £2,775 International – Full Time: £15,950 International – Part Time: £7,450 Doctor of Philosophy Degrees by Means of Published Works UK – Part Time: £3,500 International – Part Time: £7,650 2023/24 Tuition Fees Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 23/24 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years. Doctor Of Philosophy Degrees Including: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) practice based in the Arts, Master of Philosophy (MPhil) UK – Full Time: £5,340 UK – Part Time: £2,695 International – Full Time: £15,480 International – Part Time: £7,245 Doctor of Philosophy Degrees by Means of Published Works UK – Part Time: £3,400 International – Part Time: £7,460