Politics, Languages and International Studies PhD
University of Bath · Bath, United Kingdom
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University of Bath · Bath, United Kingdom
Politics, Languages and International Studies PhD
Doctoral · Social
About this programme
Develop as an independent and competent researcher, and gain a greater understanding of research techniques appropriate to your subject area.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 4 years · Full-time; minimum 2, typically 4 years.
- Tuition
- £24,450 / year
- English
- Duolingo English Test 120 · IELTS 6.5 · TOEFL iBT 90
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
- Deadline
- Rolling admissions
Entry requirements
First or 2:1 honours degree in an appropriate subject. Extended relevant professional experience considered alongside academic credentials.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (4)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds