I have read quite a few similar posts but none have really given me the answer i am after.

I am thinking about completing a part time PhD in International Relations whilst working full time in a completely unrelated job.

I am not concerned about time pressures as i am confident that i will be able to do the work in the evenings and on the weekends. My concern is that i won't be able to attend anything going on in the department in working hours as i will be working Mon-Fri 9-5.

I don't think i will need to attend undergraduate/masters seminars as i have an MA in International Relations.

What i don't really know is besides producing a thesis what other requirements are put upon PhD students and what restrictions my work commitments may have on my meeting these commitments.

Thanks.