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Taught Component

The programme involves a set of core courses on key substantive fields in political science. These are based on an intensive programme of lectures, seminars, discussion groups and written work. Performance is assessed on the basis of coursework and examination.

Year 1: Compulsory modules & Thesis proposal

• The first year of the integrated Ph.D. programme includes the following compulsory modules in the 2024-25 academic year (Variations from the Quantitative Methods I module and/or the Quantitative Methods II module can be granted by the Ph.D. Director):
• Quantitative Methods I (10 ECTS)
• Research Design (10 ECTS)
• Independent Study (Literature review) (10 ECTS, Pass/Fail, see below)
• Independent Study (Research proposal) (10 ECTS, Pass/Fail, see below)
• Field Seminar (10 ECTS)
• Quantitative Methods II (10 ECTS)

• PhD in Political Science Handbook 2024-25
• Progress Report Form
• Independent Study Completion Form
• Friday Seminar Series