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PhD opportunities

Due to the wide choice of disciplines at SSPP, highlighting the many aspects of social science research, our faculty offers a modern education rooted in King's long-standing research tradition as a one of the oldest universities in the UK.

Anchored in the heart of London, and drawing upon our international links, we continuously attract academics and students from across the world which makes for a cosmopolitan, diverse and international hub of expertise from which our students can gain a global perspective on their area of research. 

Our students can also benefit from a range of worldwide opportunities open to them following on King's and SSPP's many strategic partnerships with leading universities worldwide.

Explore opportunities for postgraduate research in the Faculty 

Qualification(s): PhD 
Duration: Expected to be PhD (initial registration for MPhil), three years FT, four-six years PT.

Blended PhD in European and International Studies from the Department of European & International Studies at King's College London.

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Qualification(s): PhD 
Duration: Expected to be PhD three years FT, four-six years PT. Normal start date September but students may commence at other times by arrangement.

PhD Brazilian Studies Research from the Brazil Institute at King's College London.

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Qualification(s): MPhil  PhD 
Duration: Expected to be MPhil two years FT, three years PT. PhD three years FT, four-six years PT. Normal start date September but students may commence at other times by arrangement.

We are interested in particular in political economy, political science of contemporary China, Chinese international relations, and China and its natural environment.

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Qualification(s): MPhil  PhD 
Duration: Expected to be MPhil two years FT, three years PT. PhD three years FT, four-six years PT. Normal start date September but students may commence at other times by arrangement.

MPhil/PhD Contemporary India Research from the India Institute at King's College London.

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Qualification(s): MPhil  PhD 
Duration: MPhil two years full-time (four years part-time); PhD expected three years full-time (six years part-time).

MPhil/PhD Defence Studies Research in Defence Studies Department at King's College London

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Qualification(s): MPhil  PhD 
Duration: 3-4 years full-time or 6-7 years part-time.

PhD Development Studies with reference to Emerging Economies in International Development Institute at King's College London.

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Qualification(s): MPhil  PhD 
Duration: 2-4 years FT, 6-7 years PT. There are two entry points for the programme each academic year in October and February

MPhil/PhD Education Research at King's College, London

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Qualification(s): MPhil  PhD 
Duration: Expected to be PhD (initial registration for MPhil), three years FT, four-six years PT.

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

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Qualification(s): MPhil  PhD 
Duration: Expected duration: full-time MPhil (two years); part-time (three-four years); full-time PhD (three years); part-time PhD (five years)

MPhil/PhD Research from the Department of Geography at King's College London, option of joint PhD with Hong Kong University/Humboldt/National University of Singapore.

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Qualification(s): MPhil  PhD 
Duration: Expected to be three years FT, six years PT. Most candidates begin the programme in October; February entry may be considered.

MPhil/PhD Gerontology Research at King's College London.

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Qualification(s): MPhil  PhD 
Duration: Duration MPhil: two years FT, four years PT. PhD: three years FT, four-six years PT. Most candidates begin the programme in October; February entry may be considered.

MPhil/PhD Social Science, Health & Medicine Research in the Department for Social Science, Health and Medicine at King's College London.

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Qualification(s): MPhil  PhD 
Duration: 2-4 years FT, 6-7 years PT. There are two entry points for the programme each academic year in October and February

MPhil/PhD Interdisciplinary Policy Research Studies at King's College, London.

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Qualification(s): MPhil  PhD 
Duration: Expected to be PhD (initial registration for MPhil), three years FT, four-six years PT.

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

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

Study PhD International Relations in the Brazil Institute at King's College London and the University of São Paulo.

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Qualification(s): MPhil  PhD 
Duration: 2-4 years FT, 6-7 years PT. There are two entry points for the programme each academic year in October and February

MPhil/PhD Linguistics Research at King's College London, joint PhD with Hong Kong University or National University of Singapore.

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Qualification(s): PhD 
Duration: 3-4 years f/t or 6-7 years p/t

Study Leadership Studies with reference to Security & Development PhD, in the African Leadership Centre in the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy at King's College London or Joint PhD Leadership and Security Studies with the University of Pretoria.

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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.

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.

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.

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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Qualification(s): PhD 
Duration: MPhil two years full-time (four years part-time); PhD expected three years full-time (six years part-time).

PhD in Russian & Eurasian Studies in Russia Institute at King's College London.

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

MPhil/PhD from the Department of War Studies at King's College London, option of joint PhD with Hong Kong University of the National University of Singapore.

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