Department of European & International Studies

PhD Research

Our Research Degrees

We offer research supervision for MPhil and PhD dissertations on a variety of areas. Specialisations include European and national identities, European and national political thought, modern social theory, contemporary European and world history, globalisation, international political economy, and the politics of culture.

If you are interested in pursuing the relationship between the European and national/regional levels, we offer particular expertise in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Austria, Spain (including Catalonia), Portugal and Greece.

We offer guidance on how to write a good research proposal here.

European Studies Research MPhil/PhD

Duration Expected to be PhD (initial registration for MPhil), three years FT, four-six years PT. September to September, January to January or April to April.

MPhil/PhD from the Department of European & International Studies Research at King's College London.

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International Political Economy MPhil/PhD

Duration MPhil 2 years (FT) 4 years (PT), PhD 3 years (FT) 7 years (PT) September to September, January to January or April to April.

MPhil/PhD in International Political Economy from the Department of European & International Studies Research at King's College London.

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Meet your PhD Coordinator and Reps

EIS have two PhD Reps who represent our PhD students within the Department. Dr Christopher Holmes is the current PhD Coordinator.

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Information for Current PhD Students

About EIS

There is a lot to get involved with as a PhD student within our department. Click below to find out more about our research groups and joint EIS-DPE seminars

Opportunities for our Students

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Click below to read more about our funding opportunities and job listings for PhD students.

The Application Process

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Want to apply to do a PhD with us?

Find out more about how to apply for a PhD

Centre for Doctoral Studies

Take a look at Centre for Doctoral Studies pages to learn more the application process, funding and training opportunities, along with general information about postgraduate research at King's.