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  PhD International Studies


 

 Self-Funded PhD Students Only

About the Programme

We will consider applications in all areas of International Studies (Political Theory; Political Science; International Relations), but particularly welcome applicants interested in areas that reflect the research interests of academic staff:

  • The European Union
  • Cuba
  • Sociobiology; Genetics and Society
  • Freedom of Speech
  • Iran
  • United Nations

Students undertake supervised but independent research, at the end of which they submit a thesis embodying the results of that research. This thesis must demonstrate familiarity with, and an understanding of the subject, its principal sources and authorities. It should display critical discrimination and a sense of proportion in evaluating evidence and the judgements of others. A PhD thesis must embody an original contribution to the knowledge of the discipline either by the discovery of new knowledge or by the exercise of a new and independent critical approach.

The aim of the Research Programme is to help students develop the following:

  • A systematic and in-depth understanding in the subject area of choice of research by the student
  • The critical skills necessary to analyse and evaluate complex legal problems and related issues
  • To give students the opportunity to undertake a substantial independent research project at Level 7 of writing
  • Research skills necessary to demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of the subject, its principal sources and authorities
  • To develop research skills necessary to display critical discrimination and a sense of proportion in evaluating evidence and the opinions of other authors in the subject

Find out more about The University of Buckingham's PhD International Studies programmes and apply on our website.


Funding Notes

The PhD opportunities on this programme do not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.
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