Doctor of Philosophy - Government (Integrated)

University of Essex four-year integrated PhD Government follows the MSc Political Science programme for year 1 before beginning the PhD study programme within the department in year 2.

By opting for the four-year Integrated course, students will benefit from guidance and training to develop the research mind set needed for their PhD studies. On the first year of students' studies, they will receive training in research methods, followed by advanced research training and as their course progresses, expert supervision to reach their full potential, as well as access to top quality research facilities.

University of Essex is renowned especially for the expertise in the areas of:

• Political Behaviour • Comparative Politics • Ideology and Discourse Analysis • International Relations • Conflict Resolution • Political Theory

Whatever the field, Politics at Essex is all about moving from opinions to evidence. Always seeking out cause and effect, in University of Essex research, the university cast light on important questions across the political range and also some that students may never have ordinarily connected to Politics or government.

University of Essex PhD programme provides students with advanced research training and supervision by globally leading scholars. The institution work with them to analyse and explain significant political outcomes such as war and peace, transitions to democracy, the way governments shape the economy, or the results of the elections.