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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Diplomacy and International Governance

Loughborough University
Loughborough, England
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3 yearsDuration
£5,006Per Year (Intl)
£22,360Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the PhD Diplomacy and International Governance at Loughborough University. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Research is at the heart of the Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance. If you are interested in addressing complex, international issues and developing your professional research skills, then pursuing a PhD in the Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance could be for you. Academics from the Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance offer research expertise and experience in a wide range of subject areas. They are extremely well-networked with professionals outside of academia in their respective fields. International tuition fees are £5,006 per year, home/UK fees are £22,360 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methods in International Relations
Diplomatic Theory and Practice
International Governance Structures and Institutions
Critical Policy Analysis and Evaluation
Qualitative Research Design and Implementation
Contemporary Global Diplomacy Issues
Professional Development and Academic Writing
Thesis Research and Supervision
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,006

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£15,018

Home Student Fee

£22,360

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
100%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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