Engineering Existing Published or Creative Work PhD
University of Sunderland
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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MAY-25

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6 months

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University of Sunderland

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FEB-25

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OverviewA PhD by Published or Creative Work is designed for individuals with an existing portfolio of published work addressing a central research question. This degree will be awarded to a candidate who has critically investigated an approved topic and demonstrated an understanding of research methods appropriate to the chosen field.A submission for PhD by Published or Creative Work may comprise of academic papers, chapters, and monographs, scholarly editions of texts, creative practice, ...Read more

Overview

A PhD by Published or Creative Work is designed for individuals with an existing portfolio of published work addressing a central research question. This degree will be awarded to a candidate who has critically investigated an approved topic and demonstrated an understanding of research methods appropriate to the chosen field.

A submission for PhD by Published or Creative Work may comprise of academic papers, chapters, and monographs, scholarly editions of texts, creative practice, artefacts, or curatorial production.

Why us?

  • A PhD is “probably the most internationally transferable qualification” according to the Higher Education Policy Institute
  • We're ranked 2nd in the UK for students’ overall satisfaction with their research degree programme according to the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2018
  • This is the fastest route to a PhD, usually taking less than 12 months to complete
  • Based on outputs that you have already produced, such as articles in peer-reviewed journals
  • Typically, candidates are academics with high-quality research outputs who have not previously undertaken a PhD

Career ready

There is pressure on teaching staff at universities to demonstrate that they have higher qualifications than those whom they are teaching. A PhD is often required for academic posts in research-intensive institutions.

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31/101
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66th
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75th
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Zoe
22 Nov 23

Staff are all amazing and super supportive. Lots of help for estranged students and students that are parents. Great mental health facilities. Not the greatest with..Read more

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Angela
21 Nov 23

The tutors and supervisors are fantastic. So supportive and know their research knowledge base..Read more

Entry requirements

All candidates should hold at least an honours degree (first or upper second class), or equivalent.

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£6,000 per year

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£7,000 per year

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£6,000 if you are from the UK/Ireland/EU settled/pre-settled

£7,000 per year

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22 Nov 23
Business and Management Existing Published or Creative Work PhD
Staff are all amazing and super supportive. Lots of help for estranged students and students that are parents. Great mental health facilities. Not the greatest with...
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Angela
21 Nov 23
Art and Design Existing Published or Creative Work PhD
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University of Sunderland
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