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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of the West of Scotland
Full Time
JAN
33 months
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of the West of Scotland
Full Time
APR-25
33 months
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of the West of Scotland
Full Time
JUN-25
33 months
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of the West of Scotland
Full Time
JAN
33 months
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is the highest rated research degree awarded by UWS.
As the highest academic level of study, a PhD is rigorous and demanding. Most students are passionate about their area of interest and pursue a PhD because of their scientific and academic curiosity.
Candidates awarded a PhD are entitled to use the academic title Doctor before their name.
PhD candidates typically emerge from MRes or MPhil studies, although some candidates apply directly having gained appropriate research experience.
In most cases the PhD usually requires at least 33 months of full-time study and requires the submission and oral defence (viva voce examination) of a thesis (typically 60-100,000 words, depending on your field of study) comprising original research undertaken by the candidate.
PhDs are normally awarded to students who have completed a programme of supervised research training and critically evaluated an appropriate topic over not less than the equivalent of 33 months of full-time study that results in a significant contribution to knowledge.
A PhD is generally a pre-requisite for a successful career in academia and can help you to secure senior research and management roles in government agencies and companies.
Entry onto a postgraduate research degree normally requires you to have obtained a good Honours degree (First or Upper Second Class) in a relevant area of study.
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£4,712 per year
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£4,712 per year
Students from Other UK
The mentioned fee is 2023/24 entry, there may be slight increase in 2024/25 entry.
£15,250 per year
Students from EU
The mentioned fee is 2023/24 entry, there may be slight increase in 2024/25 entry.
£15,250 per year
Students from International
The mentioned fee is 2023/24 entry, there may be slight increase in 2024/25 entry.
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