Design MPhil
University of Northampton
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MPhil - Master of Philosophy

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University of Northampton Main site

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MAR

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12 Months

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MPhil - Master of Philosophy

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University of Northampton Main site

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OCT-26

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MPhil - Master of Philosophy

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University of Northampton Main site

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MPhil - Master of Philosophy

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University of Northampton Main site

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30 Months

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The highest academic credential that a student may pursue and provides a fantastic opportunity to advance into higher managerial positions within the sector. If you have a degree in design, arts and humanities, or a related field, such as architecture, engineering, entrepreneurship, or marketing, our Design MPhil, PhD, and PhD by Published Works programme is an ideal way to broaden your design knowledge and research abilities.This programme permits you to investigate and develop a research ...Read more

The highest academic credential that a student may pursue and provides a fantastic opportunity to advance into higher managerial positions within the sector. If you have a degree in design, arts and humanities, or a related field, such as architecture, engineering, entrepreneurship, or marketing, our Design MPhil, PhD, and PhD by Published Works programme is an ideal way to broaden your design knowledge and research abilities.This programme permits you to investigate and develop a research topic centered on a large piece of work that must provide evidence of unique contribution to knowledge. Completing a PhD may provide you with a fantastic sense of personal accomplishment as well as help you gain a high degree of transferrable abilities that will be beneficial in the future. Our research degrees are available in full-time, part-time, and off-site study formats (subject to approval). You must adhere to an authorised work schedule, which may include conferences, seminars, masterclasses, guided reading, or a mix of study approaches. This research programme concludes with the creation of a large-scale piece of written work in the form of a research thesis. You will be assigned a primary supervisor who will be part of a supervisory team of up to three people who will advise and support you on your project.

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Entry requirements

We generally expect applicants to hold a Masters degree or an Honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.

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£475 month

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£1,363 month

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£1,363 month

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University of Northampton
Waterside Campus Northampton NN1 5PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Northampton  0.6 miles away

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