Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
- MPhil: 2 years full-time/3 years part-time. PhD: 3 years full-time/4-6 years part-time.
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Oct 2026, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Starting October 2027
- Apply before Jul 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Aug 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
- International Relations
- Political Science
Overview
In the Politics Research programme from King's College London, we have an open an inclusive research culture that encourages debate between the contesting theories, approaches and ideologies.
Features
Our vision of what political economy is lends itself to an interdisciplinary approach, and there is a wide range of methodological and theoretical approaches used across the department. This provides a stimulating environment for PhD research that fosters open-minded and critical scholarship.
Accreditation
Officially accredited/recognized by the Privy Council, King's College London (KCL) is a large (enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. King's College London (KCL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- All students on the doctoral programme are initially registered for an MPhil. At the beginning of the programme you will work with your supervisors to assess your individual training needs.
- You will use this to develop a personalised training schedule that draws on foundational and advanced courses made available to you through the King's Centre for Doctoral Studies, the London Interdisciplinary Social Science Dcotoral Training Partnership (LISS-DTP) and the Bloomsbury Postgraduate Skills Network.
- These courses will hone your academic skills and prepare you for the demands of your specific research project.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Masters degree with at least a Merit including a dissertation mark of no less than 65% (UK marking scheme)
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Non-residents: 52,647 AUD / year (≈ 28,000 GBP / year)
- Domestic — Tuition fee for the domestic students. Citizens or residents: 14,102 AUD / year (≈ 7,500 GBP / year)
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,138-4,056 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Politics Research.