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Higher Doctorate
University of Sunderland
Part Time
OCT
1 Year
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Higher Doctorate
University of Sunderland
Part Time
OCT
1 Year
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OverviewA Higher Doctorate is awarded for published work of the highest quality. We ask candidates to submit a collection of their published work and a commentary that demonstrates its impact on the subject. Your application should be supported by a professor from the University of Sunderland.There is a high level of scrutiny for all applications. The Higher Doctorate Panel includes the University’s Vice–Chancellor, and the examiners will be leading authorities in your field of study.The University of Sunderland awards four Higher Doctorates:Doctor of Letters (DLitt)Doctor of Science (DSc)Doctor of Technology (DTech)Doctor of Laws (LLD)Higher Doctorates are rarely awarded and they are elite qualifications that will mark you out as an outstanding contributor to your field.Why us?We're ranked 2nd in the UK for students’ overall satisfaction with their research degree programme according to the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2018Higher Doctorates are awarded for research outputs of exceptional distinctionYou have the option to study this programme at our Sunderland campus or via distance learning
You should have completed a Masters degree at least four years ago, or an honours degree at least seven years ago.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,100 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)
£6,000 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£6,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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