Politics and International Relations by Research Royal Holloway University of London

Overview

The core of the Politics and International Relations by Research at Royal Holloway University of London is a maximum 40,000-word dissertation on a subject of your choosing, intended to give you the scope to explore your area of interest in real depth and to develop sophisticated critical and analytical research and writing skills. 

Our research

The department has a robust research profile, having been placed 2nd in the country for research by The Times Higher Education, following the most recent REF framework. We foster a supportive and inclusive research culture with 100% of our research environment being classified as 4* or 3*. REF also recognised our impact work addressing real-world challenges with 100% of our research impact judged to be 4* or 3*, with 50% being world-leading.

Before applying you will need to identify one of our academic researchers to work with. You should also prepare a 1,000-2,000 word research proposal that outlines the main aims and objectives of your planned research, the proposed method and approach of the research, and a timeline for the production of the thesis within the timeframe of the degree (one year for full time, two years for part time).

We research within a broad range of issues and geographical areas and our research centres include the below: 

• Jean Monnet Chair (include links to all these)
• The Democracy and Election Centre
• The Centre for International Security
• The Centre for Islamic and West-Asian Studies
• The Global Politics and Development Centre
• The Contemporary Political Theory Research Group
• The New Political Communications Unit
• The Gender Institute