Doctor of Philosophy - International Relations

Explore real-world issues and key policy areas, and learn from leading experts who advise governments and shape debates. Kent's alumni, who form an international network, have used this programme as a springboard into foreign offices and diplomatic services, the UN, EU and OECD, the IRC, Amnesty International, and other NGOs, as well as businesses with an international outlook.

Reasons to study International Relations at Kent • The research in the School of Politics and International Relations was rated as 100% 'world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ for environment and publications in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF). • University of Kent is now part of the South East ESRC Doctoral Training Centre, making them one of the key training outlets in this subject in the UK. • Kent’s world-class academics provide research students with excellent supervision. • Students enjoy regular meetings with a supervisor and supervisory team. • High-profile engagement through the Global Europe Centre and the Conflict Analysis Research Centre, which crystallises research, policy and practitioner networks into an annual schedule of events. • Students have the opportunities to collaborate with other members of staff through the staff research seminar and the activities of Kent's three University-recognised research centres: the Conflict Analysis Research Centre (CARC), the Global Europe Centre (GEC) and the Centre for Critical Thought(CCT). • Excellent facilities – the Templeman library and extensive computing facilities. • Research students will also be able to benefit from the skills training offered by the University’s Graduate and Researcher College.