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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
UCL (University College London)
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
UCL (University College London)
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
UCL (University College London)
Part Time
SEP-25
5 years
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UCL Information Studies is an international centre for knowledge creation and transfer in the fields of librarianship, archives and record management, publishing, information science and digital humanities and the department brings together academics and practitioners in these fields. Our research aims to develop the understanding and insight needed to shape the emerging information environment, while elucidating and building on the historical developments that have created it. We are the country's largest department of Information Studies located within one of the world's top ten universities and our teaching is built upon an international research reputation.
CareersMost of our research students have already worked as information professionals in the public and private sectors or in academia in the UK and worldwide. The successful completion of a research degree enables them to achieve the highest positions in their chosen field.
EmployabilityOur doctoral students go on to do a wide variety of interesting jobs after they graduate from UCL. Many go into senior posts in the information professions, both in the UK and abroad. Doctoral graduates have gone on to be Head, Curation and Preservation Services, MIT Libraries, USA; Chief of Archives at the United Nations; and Head of Research, The National Archives. Others continue their academic career in universities around the world, in departments of library science, information management, archive studies, digital humanities and publishing.
CareersMost of our research students have already worked as information professionals in the public and private sectors or in academia in the UK and worldwide. The successful completion of a research degree enables them to achieve the highest positions in their chosen field.
EmployabilityOur doctoral students go on to do a wide variety of interesting jobs after they graduate from UCL. Many go into senior posts in the information professions, both in the UK and abroad. Doctoral graduates have gone on to be Head, Curation and Preservation Services, MIT Libraries, USA; Chief of Archives at the United Nations; and Head of Research, The National Archives. Others continue their academic career in universities around the world, in departments of library science, information management, archive studies, digital humanities and publishing.
A minimum of an upper-second class UK Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate subject, or a recognised taught Master’s degree. Overseas qualifications of an equivalent standard from a recognised higher education institution are also accepted.
Students living in
Domestic
£6,035 per year
Students from Domestic
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£28,100 per year
Students from EU
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£28,100 per year
Students from International
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