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International Relations Department
London School of Economics & Political Science
Houghton Street
London WC2A 2AE
United Kingdom

Tel:
+44 (0)20 7955 7404
Fax:
+44 (0)20 7955 7446
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Departmental Manager
Hilary Parker
H.Parker@lse.ac.uk

 

Department of International Relations

Frequently Asked Questions for Prospective MPhil/PhD International Relations Applicants

Questions:

  1. Could you please send me information about your MPhil/PhD programme?
  2. What is your application deadline?
  3. Can I apply to start in the Lent Term (January) or Summer Term (April)?
  4. How do I apply online?
  5. How many research students does the International Relations Department accept each year?
  6. Do I need to find a potential supervisor before I apply?
  7. What happens to applications once they reach LSE?
  8. Does the School or IR Department hold an Open Day for prospective research applicants?
  9. I will be in London soon and would like to visit the IR Department. Could I make an appointment for an interview and a tour of the department? Is there someone I can speak to for general information, or a member of the academic staff regarding my research proposal?
  10. Can I make an appointment with or email an academic member of staff to discuss my research proposal?
  11. Will I be expected to attend an interview?
  12. How many years does it take to complete a PhD?
  13. Why is the programme called MPhil/PhD International Relations? I know I want to do a PhD. Can I start as a PhD rather than an MPhil student?
  14. Can I apply for an MPhil International Relations only?
  15. Can I apply for an MPhil/PhD if I only have an undergraduate degree? I know I want to do a PhD.
  16. I’m already enrolled in a PhD programme at another university and I would like to transfer to your PhD programme. How do I do that?
  17. How do I know if my educational background is appropriate for an MPhil/PhD International Relations?
  18. My undergraduate and Masters degrees are not in International Relations or politics, but I have several years of work experience, including research in the area I want to study. Can I apply for the MPhil/PhD programme?
  19. How do I know if my research topic can be supervised in your department?
  20. My research topic overlaps with other disciplines (eg. development, law). Can I still apply for International Relations and will there be adequate supervision for me?
  21. I’ve just started my Masters course and my professors don’t know me very well yet. Do I need to provide an academic reference from my current course?
  22. Do I need to submit a writing sample with my application?
  23. Do I need to submit GRE or GMAT results to be considered for the MPhil/PhD International Relations?
  24. I work full-time. Can I apply to study part-time?
  25. Can I study part-time from abroad (eg distance learning)?
  26. What are the residency requirements for the course?
  27. What are the fees for the MPhil/PhD International Relations?
  28. What financial aid packages/scholarships does LSE offer and how do I apply?
  29. I would like to apply for an ESRC +3 research studentship. What do I do?
  30. What courses do I have to take during the MPhil/PhD International Relations programme?
  31. I’ve completed an ESRC-recognised research Masters. Can I be exempted from first-year research training courses?
  32. What are the career prospects for students completing a PhD in International Relations at LSE?
  33. My application was unsuccessful but I would like to reapply for next year. How can I get feedback on why I was not accepted so that I can improve my application?

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