Politics, International Studies and Philosophy

PhD

In Belfast City

£ 2,100 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    PhD

  • Location

    Belfast city (Northern Ireland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Overview: Research Strategies The School has a strong international reputation for innovative research, across a wide range of specialist research strengths. In each of these, important and pioneering work has been published by members of staff and major projects of research are ongoing. In addition, the School is committed to the supervision of high-quality research students in all areas of politics, philosophy and international politics and to enhancing its vibrant postgraduate research culture. Research Strengths The research interests of the School and the expertise of its staff include: Contemporary Irish Political History Governance and Public Policy, with a particular emphasis on European Union politics, public opinion, gender studies, governance. Security, Terrorism and International Relations Philosophy, with a particular emphasis on metaphysics, philosophy of mind,  logic,  epistemology, moral and political philosophy Political Theory, particularly green political thought, post-structuralism, democratic political theory and the politics of recognition. Share this course Share " ‘The training and supervision I received completely transformed how I understand and engage with the world. The School gave me the intellectual, professional and financial support I needed and, with their help, I secured an AHRC postdoctoral fellowship to go to Japan. Queen’s is a one-of-a-kind place!’ " Dr Shine Choi,
Assistant Professor at the Croft Institute for International Studies, University of Mississippi, USA

Facilities

Location

Start date

Belfast City (County Antrim)
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University Road, BT7 1NN

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Further information can be obtained by contacting the School. International Qualifications
For information on international qualification equivalents please select Your Country from the list on our International Students website. Additional Information for International Students
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Subjects

  • Politics
  • International
  • School
  • Philosophy
  • Staff
  • Public
  • Governance
  • Political Theory

Course programme

Special Features

The School has over 60 full-time academics, In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, over 65 per cent of the School's research in its various subject areas was judged to be 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent', thus confirming the School's position as one of the leading centres in the UK for world-class research in history, anthropology, philosophy and politics.

The School runs a bespoke training programme, including a series of employability talks on 'Pathways out of the PhD: Academic and Non-Academic Futures', which aims to guide you the process of choosing your future career path and making the most of the new research skills you have acquired.

Staff in the School are involved in editing a range of leading, high profile, internationally-recognised journals and book series, including International Political Sociology, Environmental Politics, Nationalism and Ethnic Politics, and the Ashgate Rethinking Political and International Theory monograph series.

The thriving research culture of the School can be experienced in a variety of ways: through visits and talks from internationally renowned academics and practioners, conferences and workshops, and the staff seminar series, which students are actively involved in. A range of reading groups, including staff and students, offer the opportunity to read and discuss more widely around your subject.

Additional information

Career Prospects PhD and MPhil graduates from our School have taken up careers in a variety of spheres. Many have gained lecturing or postdoctoral research positions at Universities and Research Institutes in the UK, Ireland, Europe and America. We also have graduates now working in local and regional government, the Electoral Commission, the media, and for international humanitarian NGOs and charities. Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to...

Politics, International Studies and Philosophy

£ 2,100 + VAT