194 International Relations and Global Politics PhD Degree Programs

The aim of the doctoral program in PhD in International Politics is to offer a wide variety of topics for the study of the actors, processes, intersections, and complexities of International Politics to those committed minds and talents who wish to foster research in any of the major relevant sub-fields in an interdisciplinary manner. The instructors and thesis supervisors of the program represent an extensive pool of expertise embracing Political Science, International Relations, International Law, and Regional/Area Studies, therefore, providing substantial support to students both from methodological and theoretical perspectives. The interdisciplinary character of the program is strongly reinforced by the natural cooperation with other programs of the Doctoral School, including History, Ethnography, and Cultural Anthropology. The program has been dynamically developing its circle of partnerships and collaborations both nationally and internationally. Doctoral students have the opportunity to join projects, take part in fieldwork, and participate in many exchange programs in different corners of the Globe. The host department also offers a wide range of scientific and intercultural events.

Doctoral studies at the FSS are primarily research-based. However, students are also expected to attend a certain number of graduate seminars and lectures (the exact number depends on the subject), so it is not possible for students to complete their doctorate by research alone.

A thesis on a theme in Political Science or International Relations, as a unique contribution which also demonstrates the ability to do independent and meaningful research, is required. An article ready for publication has to be submitted along with the thesis.

The PhD in Political Science and International Relations aims to deepen fundamental knowledge and capacity for scientific research in the area of ​​Political Science and International Relations.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Law and Politics will enable students to become efficiently equipped with all the necessary skills and knowledge to advance in international organizations, and public and private sectors, and achieve positive results when operating in executive positions.

PhD in Human Rights, Global Politics and Sustainability: Legal and Philosophical Perspectives Embark on a groundbreaking interdisciplinary journey at the Ph.D. program in Human Rights, Global Politics, and Sustainability: Legal and Philosophical Perspectives.

The PhD programme in Comparative Politics is strongly based on the research activities conducted at ICS. We aspire to scholarly excellence by combining research and teaching. ICS is among the top institutions in Portugal as regards research in comparative politics and international relations.

EULER, in cooperation with EUCLID, an intergovernmental treaty-based organization with university mandate, offers to select students from the general public its flagship external (distance or online) degree program called the EUCLID Online PhD in Global Governance (DGG being the program code for this full PhD / Doctorate of Philosophy).

The Doctor of International Relations at the Geneva School of Diplomacy is a doctoral programme designed for senior professionals, scholars, and policymakers seeking to contribute original research to the field of international relations and diplomacy. The programme combines rigorous academic supervision with Geneva’s unique international environment, enabling candidates to engage with global policy debates while producing high-impact scholarly work.

The main goal of the Doctoral School is to contribute to a high value of legal thinking and legal reasoning in the next generations of lawyers. The advantages of being trained in scholarly research support you in your entire professional life: it is a real virtue which distinguish you among your colleagues. Our Doctoral School offers a wide range of obligatory and optional courses which introduce our students into different research methods. Our supervisors constantly take care of the development of the doctoral thesis of our PhD students. Our Doctoral School undertakes a problem-oriented training. We prepare our PhD students for research and aim to further a value-oriented exchange. We offer an accredited full-time PhD programme with a highly qualified staff.

We accept students into the Department of Politics and International Relations on the basis of a match between your proposed research and the current research interests of a potential supervisor as well as an assessment of qualifications and suitability for a research degree.

PhD by research via Distance Learning is awarded after successfully completing a theoretical research specialization. This research is presented in the form of a doctoral thesis. The PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is the only doctoral degree that can be achieved through distance learning. The main requirement for a PhD online through distance learning is to present and discuss a thesis of at least 100 pages for review and evaluation by an academic committee at Selinus University. This programme examines the complexities and processes involved in the relationships that govern international governance institutions. It deals with socio-economic and political, legal, historical and context-sensitive factors, which are key elements in any international environment. A research thesis in this area should examine the dynamics and structural features, as well as humanitarian issues operating within the global community.

The doctoral program focuses on identifying a common thematic area: understanding the processes that drive social and political change. In an increasingly complex and globalized world, understanding these processes, both innovative and persistent, necessarily requires the contribution of multiple disciplines.

A doctorate for international affairs professionals seeking to analyze, critique, and improve responses to conflict, displacement, and human security. Citizens around the world are witnessing major shifts in the world order as new centers of power arise, populist movements grow, and political instability and conflict drive people across national borders.

PhD by research via Distance Learning is awarded after successfully completing a theoretical research specialization. This research is presented in the form of a doctoral thesis. The PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is the only doctoral degree that can be achieved through distance learning. The main requirement for a PhD online through distance learning is to present and discuss a thesis of at least 100 pages for review and evaluation by an academic committee at Selinus University. This program provides the theoretical basis and practical analysis of the international business. A research thesis should address the global environment in which the business operates, as well as the process of business preparation and market entry, strategy and operations. It should also cover topics such as the human and cultural environment that includes business, international trade theory, government influence on trade, international trade diplomacy, multinational accounting and tax strategy and multinational ownership reflecting recent developments and current interests.