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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

University of Cumbria

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A doctoral-level award assessed through a research thesis and oral defence.Alternative format PhD: A doctoral programme where the body of work to be assessed is in a format other than the traditional single volume thesis.Our research degree programmes provide you with:Excellent supervision by a supervisory teamA dedicated Graduate SchoolAccess to research networksPossibilities for supervised involvement in teachingRelevant training in research methodologies and skillsAccess to appropriate ... READ MORE

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Full time | University of Cumbria | 3 years | OCT

Key stats

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Uni rankings

WUSCA student ranking
92^nd / 95

CUG ranking
118^th

CUG subject ranking
77^th

Start date and duration
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Start date

OCT

Full Time

3 years

Entry requirements

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Details

A 1st or 2:1 honours degree or its equivalent in a relevant discipline from a recognised university in the UK or comparable university overseas. A Master's degree may be desirable in some subject areas. Applications are assessed on: Content of your academic qualification; Degree certificates and transcripts of previous higher education (college/university) degrees or other courses that you have completed/for which you are currently studying. Note that, for transcripts in languages other than English, a certified English translation will be required; Consistency of your academic performance in your academic qualification; Academic and/or work personal references; Work experience (where relevant).