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PhD Research

 

The Department of Political Economy welcomes Postgraduate Research students interested in undertaking doctoral research in our unique interdisciplinary environment where we research and teach at the intersections of politics, economics and philosophy.

Within our programmes students have the opportunty to study both theoretical and empirical topics, using both quantitative and qualitative research methods. 

Qualification(s): MPhil  PhD 
Duration: MPhil: two years full-time, three years part-time. PhD: three years full-time, four to six years part-time. Research degree registration may begin in September or January.

MPhil or PhD Political Economy Research in the Department with Political Economy, with the option of a join PhD with NUS, at King's College London.

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Qualification(s): MPhil  PhD 
Duration: MPhil: two years full-time, three years part-time. PhD: three years full-time, four to six years part-time. Research degree registration may begin in September or January.

MPhil/PhD Contemporary History at King's College London.

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Qualification(s): MPhil  PhD 
Duration: MPhil: 2 years full-time/3 years part-time. PhD: 3 years full-time/4-6 years part-time. Research degree registration may begin in September or January.

MPhil/PhD in Politics Research in Department of Political Economy at King's College London.

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Qualification(s): MPhil  PhD 
Duration: MPhil two years FT, three years PT, PhD three years FT, four to six years PT.

MPhil/PhD Public Policy Research at King's College London.

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What is it like to study for a PhD in the Department of Political Economy?

Hear from our students about what it's like to join the Department of Political Economy for PhD research.

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Our student community

We have a vibrant community of students drawn from many different countries. Recent graduates have gone on to postdoctoral positions at New York University, Brown University, the European University Institute, and the University of Birmingham; and to teaching positions at the University of Buckingham, Utica College (USA) and here at King’s College London.

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