Political Science MPhil/PhD

About this programme

Political science is a discipline with fast moving frontiers and a wide range of increasingly sophisticated theoretical and methodological approaches. UCL's PhD programme in political science is one of the most competitive in Europe. Working as part of a tight-knit cohort, you’ll receive extensive training and mentorship from UCL’s academics, to get you ready for senior roles

Entry requirements

• The minimum academic requirements are an upper second-class Honours degree (or equivalent) and merit (or equivalent) in a recognised Master’s degree programme and a minimum 65% mark on the Master’s degree dissertation. At least one of the three has to be a first class/distinction (or equivalent). Students applying for the 1+3 without a Master’s degree will need to have a first-class Honours degree (or equivalent).