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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sunderland
Full Time
22-SEP-25
4 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sunderland
Full time
22-SEP-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sunderland
Part time
22-SEP-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sunderland
Distance/online
22-SEP-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sunderland
Distance/online
22-SEP-25
4 years
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Overview
A PhD is “probably the most internationally transferable qualification” according to the Higher Education Policy Institute.
You will critically investigate your chosen topic in great depth, with support, guidance and encouragement from our supervisory team. Crucially, your investigation should result in the creation and interpretation of knowledge which extends the forefront of your discipline. It should make an original contribution to knowledge.
Increasingly, a doctorate is an essential requirement for recruitment and promotion in university teaching roles. More broadly, a PhD is a life-changing programme that trains you to think at a deep level while you become an expert on a particular topic. It is quite possible that you will end up knowing more about that topic than almost anyone else in the country.
Why us?
The normal entry requirement for a research degree is a UK honours degree (first or upper second class) or a UK Masters degree or a qualification which is regarded as equivalent. We will consider candidates with other qualifications, looking at evidence of academic ability such as published work.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,600 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.
£14,000 per year
Students from EU
The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.
£14,000 per year
Students from International
The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.
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