Politics
University of Bristol · Bristol, United Kingdom
About this programme
Find out about the University of Bristol's PhD in Politics, including key themes and entry requirements.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition
- £21,900 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- January, September
Entry requirements
An upper second-class undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) and normally a merit at MSc/MA level (or equivalent). See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required. If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level B.
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