PhD Political and Social Thought

... United Kingdom
... University of Kent

Course Overview

Many students at our Brussels centre who undertake internships are offered contracts in Brussels immediately after graduation. Our graduates have gone on to careers in academia, local and national government and public relations. Others have joined their home country’s diplomatic service, entered international organisations, or have chosen to undertake a ‘stage’ at the European Commission, or another EU institution.

General Eligibility

Candidates must hold a bachelor degree, and a master's degree in a relevant subject at distinction level, including a distinction grade in the master's thesis.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS (including IELTS Indicator) 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)

    TOEFL iBT 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R; 21 in W; 17 in L; 20 in S)

Programme Information
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Course Category

Humanities and Social Sciences


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Campus Name

Brussels


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 3/4 years & Part-time, 5/6 years


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Available Intake

September, January


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

n/a,


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