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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Select a an exam type
Bangor School of Law welcomes applications from suitably qualified graduates to read for the degrees of PhD, MPhil and LLM Res by research.For a PhD degree, you are expected to present the results of your research in a thesis which represents a significant original contribution to knowledge in the subject area studied, and to undergo a viva voce examination. For an MPhil (Master of Philosophy) degree, you are expected to successfully complete an approved programme of supervised research, and to present your results in a thesis. All research students are allocated to a supervisor with a research interest in your chosen topic of study. Your supervisor will provide advice and guidance on your choice of topic advice on the literature in your field and how to access it advice on your choice of research methods advice on thesis structure, content and presentation critical appraisal of drafts of your thesis and, in the case of PhD students, advice on preparation for your viva voce examination.A PhD degree is usually 3 years full-time, or 4-5 years part-time. An MPhil (Master of Philosophy) degree is usually 2 years full-time, or 3 years part-time.
Postgraduate degrees by research are suitable for candidates who already have some experience at postgraduate level (or equivalent professional experience). Those applying to a PhD programme, should normally have, or expect to obtain, a Masters degree either in Law or a related discipline appropriate to their intended area of research. Aside from these formal requirements, candidates will be considered on the strength of their research proposal, and are expected to submit a project proposal - appropriate to the duration and academic level of the course - with their application.
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Rest of World
£17,500 per year
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Accommodation -Rent for premium studios for postgraduates - £10,425.71 (approx. £205 per week)
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