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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Northampton
Full Time
MAR-25
2 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Northampton
Full Time
MAR-25
2 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Northampton
Part Time
MAR-25
3 years
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Course Details
If you are a graduate in a physical science or similar discipline, this Leather Technology MPhil/ PhD / PhD by Published Works programme offers an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills within the leather industry and other allied industries. Successful defence of the final thesis will provide the researcher with the highest qualification that any UK university can award and offer an excellent opportunity to move into higher management positions within the industry.
Course Details
This Leather Technology PhD programme is a way for you to develop a specialism in the leather industry and improve your technical skills.
While developing and setting up research projects, you will initially receive general, discipline based and project specific training so that you can go on to conduct your research work effectively and independently. When you finish this course, you will be able to find research and development roles in chemical companies and tanneries or progress into an academic career or enter business at a managerial level.
We are one of the foremost centres for leather education in the world and we are dedicated to delivering theoretical and practical education at the highest standards.
We normally ask you to have a recognised first or upper second class honours degree or Master’s Degree from a UK university or International equivalent in a relevant subject area. Students with lower level qualifications or qualifications in a different subject area, but relevant experience will also be considered on an individual basis.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,500 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£15,950 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
University of Birmingham