Media and Communication Existing Published or Creative Work PhD
University of Sunderland
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Sunderland

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MAY-26

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University of Sunderland

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OverviewA PhD by Published or Creative Work is designed for individuals with an existing portfolio of published work addressing a central research question. This degree will be awarded to a candidate who has critically investigated an approved topic and demonstrated an understanding of research methods appropriate to the chosen field.A submission for PhD by Published or Creative Work may comprise of academic papers, chapters, and monographs, scholarly editions of texts, creative practice, ...Read more

OverviewA PhD by Published or Creative Work is designed for individuals with an existing portfolio of published work addressing a central research question. This degree will be awarded to a candidate who has critically investigated an approved topic and demonstrated an understanding of research methods appropriate to the chosen field.A submission for PhD by Published or Creative Work may comprise of academic papers, chapters, and monographs, scholarly editions of texts, creative practice, artefacts, or curatorial production.Why us?A PhD is ''probably the most internationally transferable qualification'' according to the Higher Education Policy InstituteWe're ranked 2nd in the UK for students’ overall satisfaction with their research degree programme according to the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2018This is the fastest route to a PhD, usually taking less than 12 months to completeBased on outputs that you have already produced, such as articles in peer-reviewed journalsTypically, candidates are academics with high-quality research outputs who have not previously undertaken a PhDCareer readyThere is pressure on teaching staff at universities to demonstrate that they have higher qualifications than those whom they are teaching. A PhD is often required for academic posts in research-intensive institutions.

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40/279
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21 Nov 23

We’re pleased to say that the University of Sunderland has been placed within the top 50 UK universities by the Guardian University Guide 2024. This achievement recognises our..Read more

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08 Jul 15

It's had its ups and downs and many aspects I haven't enjoyed but the work is interesting and Sunderland hasn't broken my bank balance so all in all its a fun, friendly, cheap uni..Read more

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All candidates should hold at least an honours degree (first or upper second class), or equivalent.

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£667 month

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Fees are £8,000 per year

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21 Nov 23
We’re pleased to say that the University of Sunderland has been placed within the top 50 UK universities by the Guardian University Guide 2024. This achievement recognises our...
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08 Jul 15
It's had its ups and downs and many aspects I haven't enjoyed but the work is interesting and Sunderland hasn't broken my bank balance so all in all its a fun, friendly, cheap uni...
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University of Sunderland
City Campus Chester Road Sunderland SR1 3SD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Seaham  3.0 miles away
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