PhD Politics and International Relations

Course Overview This doctoral program in Politics and International Relations offers a rigorous research environment as part of the prestigious ESRC-funded Scottish Doctoral Training Centre. Students join a vibrant international community supported by annual retreats, research seminars, and social events. The program provides expert supervision across the core disciplines of Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Political Theory. Key Program Highlights ESRC recognition as part of the Scottish Doctoral Training Centre pathway with Edinburgh and St. Andrews Active, international research community with dedicated events and an annual retreat Comprehensive supervisory expertise across Comparative Politics, IR, and Political Theory Specialized research areas including gender/LGBT politics, international security, and distributive justice Regional expertise in the politics of China, Europe, Russia, and Latin America