Une bourse doctorale au Centre for the Study of Democracy
Applications are now open for funded research studentships at the Centre for the Study of Democracy.
The Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Westminster is pleased to offer Studentships for prospective PhD students starting in September 2017.
In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, the Department of Politics and International Relations was recognised as one of the five most improved Departments in the UK, with 96% of its publications ‘world leading’, ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘internationally recognised’ in terms of ‘originality, significance and rigour’. Located in the heart of London, we have an active research culture led by the Centre for the Study of Democracy (CSD) based in the Department. This includes the internationally recognised CSD Encounter as well as a variety of research seminars and conferences.
Applications are invited for the following awards, which are tenable for up to three years for full-time study:
- One fee waiver (Home/EU rate) and £16,000 per year for three years
- Up to two fee waivers (Home/EU rate) and £5,000 per year for three years
Please note that while overseas fee paying students may apply, the fee waived would be at the home/EU rate with the remainder of the fee paid by the candidate. Successful candidates will be expected to undertake some teaching duties as part of the Studentship.
We are looking for high-quality prospective doctoral students who will contribute to at least one of the core areas of research within the Centre for the Study of Democracy:
- Contemporary democratic theory and governance
- Critical international theory
- Gender and sexuality
- Post-colonial politics, development and emerging powers
- Resilience and sustainability
- Security, violence and international relations
Entry requirements and how to apply
Candidates should normally have a minimum classification of 2.1 in their Bachelor Degree or equivalent and preferably a Masters degree. Applicants whose secondary level education has not been conducted in the medium of English should also demonstrate evidence of appropriate English language proficiency normally defined as IELTS: 6.5 (overall score with not less than 6.0 in any of the individual elements).
Read more about out entry requirements.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on 12 May 2017
About the University of Westminster:
The University of Westminster boasts a vibrant learning environment attracting more than 20,000 students from over 150 nations and we continue to invest in our future with new developments, research projects and new ideas.
We offer highly attractive practice-based courses that are independently rated as excellent, many with international recognition. Our distinguished 175-year history has meant we lead the way in many areas of research, particularly politics, media, art and design, architecture and biomedical sciences, and our position in the city of London allows us to continue to build on our close connections with leading figures and organisations in these areas as well as in the worlds of business, information technology, politics and law.
Our commitment to educating graduates for the needs of professional life attracts high quality students from within the UK and around the globe.
Internationalisation, employability and sustainability are key elements in the University of Westminster’s vision for the future and we strive to ensure the very highest standards are met and maintained.