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Global Challenges and Transformations
The PhD Global Challenges and Transformations is linked to the interdisciplinary South West doctoral pathway of the same name. Offer holders will need to apply to and be awarded an SWDTP studentship for this pathway to meet the conditions for registration on t…
PhD8 yearsPart-time
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The PhD Global Challenges and Transformations is linked to the interdisciplinary South West doctoral pathway of the same name. Offer holders will need to apply to and be awarded an SWDTP studentship for this pathway to meet the conditions for registration on this programme. Conduct advanced research on global challenges and transformations in an innovative interdisciplinary school. Develop research on contemporary global dynamics related to areas such as: geopolitics; political economy; conflict and security; economic and social inequalities; and people's mobilities. Study with internationally renowned politics, international relations and sociology scholars in a dynamic and supportive research environment. Benefit from support and oversight from two PhD supervisors whose current active research interests and expertise are relevant to your chosen research area. Be challenged and inspired by an international community of scholars addressing some of the most important topics that face us today. Join a diverse, innovative community, committed to rigorous conceptual and empirical research that is politically and socially relevant and problem-orientated. Be taught by academics producing leading research that is relevant to the changing circumstances of an increasingly interconnected world. Produce work that advances theory, knowledge and methods at the cutting edge and contributes to better understanding and improvement within politics and international relations.
Getting in
As the university states it
An upper second-class undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) and normally a merit at MSc/MA level (or equivalent). See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: the university's website
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