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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Politics and International Relations - European Politics and Area Studies

Cardiff University

Cathays Park — Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Study Level
Doctorate / PhD · Doctoral / PhD
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
April 2027
Tuition Fee
GBP 21,200
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

European Politics and Area Studies is a specialised research area within the Politics and International Relations postgraduate research programmes (PhD). It is supported by a strong research culture within the Department, which is recognised for the quality and impact of its research and its success in securing external funding. The academic environment is further enriched by an active postgraduate community and research centres such as the Wales Governance Centre and the European Governance, Identity and Public Policy Research Unit, which attract scholars from across Europe and internationally. The programme offers supervision across a wide range of topics related to European politics and governance. These include comparative politics, European Union institutions and policies, European political economy, the Euro Area, and the European social model. Additional areas of research encompass European public policy, Europeanisation, EU external relations, political parties and elections, defence and security, and the history of European integration. Country-specific and regional studies, as well as sub-national governance within Europe, are also key areas of focus. Students benefit from a dynamic and internationally connected research environment, enabling them to engage with contemporary political challenges across Europe. The breadth of expertise available within the School supports the development of rigorous, original research that contributes to both academic scholarship and policy debates in European politics and area studies.
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Credential
Doctoral / PhD
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
GBP 21,200
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
April 2027, April 2028, April 2029
Application deadline
30 November 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Cathays Park

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

49B Park Place

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Graduate Route
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About the Institution

Founded in 1883, Cardiff University is established as one of Britain's leading research universities. Cardiff is a global, ambitious and innovative university with a bold and strategic vision located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. They have a diverse student population with students coming from more than 100 countries and with a range of backgrounds. Academic staff are driven by creativity and curiosity and many are leaders in their fields, creating a stimulating environment for learning. They work in partnership with our students to create a stimulating and supportive environment i...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.