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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Cultural Politics

University of Buckingham
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£43,500Per Year (Intl)
£24,800Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Buckingham, the PhD Cultural Politics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The PhD in Cultural Politics is an advanced research degree, awarded on the basis of a thesis and an oral viva voce examination. The primary purpose of the PhD is the preparation and presentation of a substantial piece of independent and original academic research, completed in three years if studying full-time and usually six years if studying part-time. There is also the possibility of early submission in cases where the student makes particularly rapid progress. International tuition fees are £43,500 per year, home/UK fees are £24,800 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 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Rise of national populism
Evolution of the cultural left
Increase in polarization and fragmentation in western societies and party systems
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£43,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£130,500

Home Student Fee

£24,800

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Buckingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£21,000£30,500£34,500
5 years£27,000£34,500£49,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

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