Politics ​PhD/PhD by Published works​​

Course Content

• Course Details

  You will join a community of research students working on a range of political issues. Our staff also have expertise across a range of research areas and champion diverse research methodologies. We will offer you excellent supervision for your Politics PhD or PhD by Published Works programme in a vibrant and supportive research environment.  Which means you will be assigned a minimum of two PhD supervisors whose current research interests and expertise are relevant to your chosen research area.

  As part of this research programme you must complete a written thesis, with support and advice from your academic supervisor(s).  You will also take a verbal examination called a viva voce, where you explain your project in depth to an examination panel.

  As a research student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you are encouraged to attend conferences to present papers.  You will also develop skills needed in a future academic career through taking training courses offered through our Graduate School.

  We are committed to rigorous conceptual and empirical research that is politically and socially relevant and problem orientated. We aim to advance theory, knowledge, and methods at the forefront of Politics. We produce leading research with a focus that is relevant to the changing circumstances of an increasingly interconnected world. Our aim is not just to watch the world but to contribute to a better understanding and to ways that might improve it.

  This course is unique to the University of Northampton.
  ​Our broad range of research means you can specialise in topics including:

  • British and American politics
  • Political institutions
  • Political measurements, voting, demographics
  • ​Cultural politics
  • Political ideas

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• FAQs

  What is the difference between a full PhD and a PhD by Published works?

  A PhD involves conducting original research and writing a thesis, while a PhD by Published Works is awarded based on a collection of previously published papers demonstrating significant contributions to the field. Additional information about choosing your type of research degree can be found on our How to apply for Research degree study page.

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