Course code: 0020
Normally, PhD work consists of the preparation of a dissertation of around 80,000-100,000 words. In some cases, however, coursework may also be prescribed by the head of the department in consultation with the candidate's supervisor. Persons applying for admission to PhD candidature in politics will normally be expected to have completed an honours degree in politics with at least a second class division A result, or a masters degree in politics which includes a significant research component. The period of candidature is between two and five years full-time or up to eight years part-time.
Subject to the approval of the head of the department, students who have completed a masters degree by thesis may be admitted to PhD candidature on a firm basis. All other PhD students in the Department of Politics are initially admitted on a probationary basis, and their candidature must be confirmed at the end of twelve months (eighteen months for part-time students) according to a formal project review. Upgrading from research MA to PhD is possible in line with faculty regulations.
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