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MPhil/PhD Social and Political Science

University of Chester

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OverviewThe 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. ...Read More

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Full time | University of Chester | 3 years | OCT-23, F..

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Uni rankings

WUSCA student ranking
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These are the 2022 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
25th / 95
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
60th
CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
72nd

Start date and duration

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Start date
OCT-23, FEB-24, MAY-24
Full Time
3 years

Entry requirements
Entry requirements
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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.

Tuition fees

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For students from

Domestic EU Rest of World
£4,500 per year
This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
More info: This fee is applicable to both classroom based and laboratory based students. A bench fee may be payable in respect of certain high-cost subjects for other subject areas. The mentioned fee is 2022/23 entry, there may be slight increase in 2023/24 entry.
Students from Domestic Students from Domestic
Domestic Fees
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£13,308 per year
This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from EU
More info: Classroom based fee: £13,308 per annum and Laboratory based fee: £17,142 per annum. A bench fee may be payable in respect of certain high-cost subjects for other subject areas. The mentioned fee is 2022/23 entry, there may be slight increase in 2023/24 entry.
Students from EU EU Students
EU Fees
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£13,308 per year
This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
More info: Classroom based fee: £13,308 per annum and Laboratory based fee: £17,142 per annum. A bench fee may be payable in respect of certain high-cost subjects for other subject areas. The mentioned fee is 2022/23 entry, there may be slight increase in 2023/24 entry.
Students from International International Students
International Fees
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

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The University of Chester is spread across several sites in and around the cathedral city of Chester, which sits in the northwest of England close to the Welsh border. The uni has more than 180 years of history, with roots dating back to 1839, and now offers undergraduate students over 300 single and combined honours degrees to choose from. Subject areas include art & design, psychology, tourism, science, law and languages, to name a few. Courses are focused on the application of knowledge and skills to the real world, allowing graduates to engage with national and global topics and industries after their studies. Students can also benefit from the Citizen Student Strategy, which has been designed to inspire individuals and provide opportunities to build towards an exciting future.

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University of Chester

Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom Nearest train station: Bache  0.5 miles away

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MPhil/PhD Social and Political Science
University of Chester MPhil/PhD Social and Political Science
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