Contemporary India Research
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Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Minimum UK requirements
A Master's degree is usually required.
In exceptional circumstances only, a Bachelor's degree with first class or high 2:1 honours will be considered.
International requirements Visit our admissions webpages to view our International entry requirements.
English Language requirements Band B Visit our admissions webpages to view our English language entry requirements.
Applicants to the Joint programme are encouraged to contact an academic at King's to develop research links with the partner institution
Application procedure
Before applying, please read carefully the information about our research interests, and make sure that your research topic falls within one of these areas. You are welcome to contact a potential supervisor directly to discuss your research topic, and we also encourage you to contact the India Institute PhD admissions tutor with a draft research proposal before submitting a complete application through the online system. The admissions tutor will advise whether your research can, in principle, be carried out with us.
Admission will initially be for the MPhil but students are expected to transfer to the PhD proper by the end of the first year, and no later than the end of the second year, on the recommendation of the Institute’s graduate upgrading panel.
September, January, and April start dates available. Applicants are strongly encouraged to start their degree at beginning of the academic year in September, when the College offers a full induction programme.
Personal statement and supporting information
Applicants are encouraged to approach potential supervisors prior to application. To identify a supervisor please see: .
You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
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Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
Reviews
Subjects
- International
- English
- Supervisor
- Staff
- English Language
- Politics
- Research
- Global Context
- PHD
- Graduate
- Atmosphere
- Audience
- Capabilities
- Encourage
- Comparative
- Dimension
Course programme
Course detail Description
The King’s India Institute offers a unique and exciting environment for the in-depth study of India. Promoting an inter-disciplinary understanding of India in a comparative global context, the Institute coordinates and develops India-related research capabilities. Students can draw on academic expertise in a range of disciplines, and supervision may be provided from within the Institute or jointly with other faculty within the College. Staff research interests include:
Dr Rudra Chaudhuri
Diplomatic and contemporary history of South Asia and India; India's foreign relations
Prof Christophe Jaffrelot
Theories of nationalism and democracy; mobilization of the lower castes and untouchables in India; Hindu nationalist movement; ethnic conflicts in Pakistan.
Professor Sunil Khilnani:
Intellectual history and political thought; the history and politics of modern India; democratic theory and non-Western experiences; strategic thought on India's place in the world.
Dr Kriti Kapila:
The law in contemporary India; the politics of recognition and the category of 'tribe' in India; the historical DNA of population groups; the interface of national and transnational legal regimes.
Dr Sunil Mitra Kumar
Indian economic development; the role of caste in access to resources; microeconometrics and survey data; causal inference and economic methodology.
Prof Harsh Pant
International relations theory; security studies; proliferation of weapons of mass destruction; Asia-Pacific security; South Asian politics.
Dr Jahnavi Phalkey:
The history of science and technology; the roles of science in the transformation of independent India; the laboratory as a social institution; statistical practices; nuclear physics research and education in India; state power in independent India.
Dr Srinath Raghavan
Contemporary history of India, international politics of South Asia, Indian military history, and India's foreign and defence policies since 1947.
Dr Louise Tillin:
Politics and development in contemporary India; the operation of India's federal system; the creation of India's newest states; agrarian political economy.
Student Profiles
Course study environment
The India Institute offers a lively and thought-provoking programme of seminars, workshops and colloquia, all of which encourage interaction between graduate students, research staff and a wider audience. Together with the Institute's core staff and associate faculty across various departments at King's, PhD students add to the multi-disciplinary and vibrant intellectual atmosphere of the Institute. The Institute also regularly hosts internationally renowned visiting fellows who add an important dimension to our stimulating academic environment.
Postgraduate training
We offer two dedicated PhD modules viz. Interpreting India and Methods in the Social Sciences and Humanities besides a weekly Writing Up seminar. In addition, students are encouraged to audit relevant MA modules at the India Institute and across College, and can take dedicated doctoral training courses run by the KISS-DTC. We also host a weekly seminar series India@King's.
Head of group/divisionProfessor Sunil Khilnani, Director, King's India Institute
Contact for information
Postgraduate Admissions Team, Admissions Office
tel: +44 (0)20 7848 7429
fax: +44 (0)20 7848 7200
Dr Sunil Mitra Kumar
Course website
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Contemporary India Research
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School of Social Science - Birkbeck University of London
Master London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Canterbury College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
Anglia Ruskin University
Master Distance LearningPrice on request -
Staffordshire University
Postgraduate Distance Learning£ 9,000 + VAT -
Panurgic Eduservices
Master Distance LearningPrice on request -
University of the Highlands and Islands
Master Onlinehigher than £ 9000 -
Weymouth College
Course OnlinePrice on request
See all