PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Politics and History

Name: Politics and History
Price: 4596 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brunel University of London

Uxbridge, England

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3 yearsDuration

£16,825Per Year (Intl)

£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Brunel University of London, the PhD Politics and History provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Uxbridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The programme involves demonstrating through original research or other advanced scholarship the creation and interpretation of new knowledge, a systematic acquisition and understanding of a substantial body of knowledge at the forefront of an academic discipline or professional practice, the ability to conceptualise, design and implement a project for the general of new knowledge, applications or understanding at the forefront of the discipline. International tuition fees are £16,825 per year, home/UK fees are £4,596 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Politics

Advanced Historiography and Interpretation

Political Theory and Philosophy

Historical Methodology and Analysis

Contemporary Political Issues and Debate

Archival Research and Source Criticism

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Political History

Thesis Research and Supervision

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6
PTE Academic	59	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,825

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£50,475

Home Student Fee

£4,596

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Brunel University of London

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£25,000	£28,000	£32,000
3 years	£23,000	£29,000	£35,500
5 years	£26,500	£35,500	£47,000

Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working

5%Studying

10%Work & Study

10%Seeking Work

57%Professional Jobs

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