Politics Ph.D

The Ph.D. in Politics at the University of Limerick is an innovative and interdisciplinary research program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of politics, international relations, and public policy. The program features an extensive curriculum that covers topics such as comparative politics, international law, and political theory. Students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through a variety of research projects and laboratory work. The duration of the program is four years and requires students to complete a dissertation based on their independent research project. Graduates from this program will be well-prepared to pursue careers in academia or government institutions as experts in their field or to continue onto postdoctoral studies. With its excellent reputation and high graduate employability rate, this program provides students with the skills needed to make meaningful contributions towards global political discourse while equipping them with the knowledge to shape public policy decisions worldwide.