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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Exton Park
Full Time
JAN-26
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Exton Park
Full Time
MAY-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Exton Park
Full Time
OCT-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Exton Park
Full Time
JAN-26
3 Years
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Overview
The Department of Social and Political Science is in the Faculty of Social Science at the University of Chester.
There is a vibrant research culture in the department with staff engaging in research of both national and international significance. Research and scholarship have developed and flourished around several key areas in the department including Criminology, Sociology, Politics, Economics, International Relations, Counselling and Psychotherapy, and Psychological Trauma. MPhil/PhDs are offered in these areas and a Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) programme is also available.
The Department is also proactive in developing and disseminating research through a research seminar series. Doctoral candidates are encouraged to present at national and international conferences, and to publish their work as part of the doctoral process.
Research Areas
Within the department there are a breadth of skills and research interests specifically in the following areas:
To be eligible to apply for an MPhil or PhD programmes, applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least an upper second class honours degree in a discipline appropriate to their intended area of research.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,006 per year
Students from Domestic
Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week
£15,084 per year
Students from International
Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week
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