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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25th
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CUG ranking
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60th
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CUG subject ranking
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72nd
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Start date and duration
Start date
OCT-23, FEB-24, MAY-24
Full Time
3 years
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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.
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Uni Info

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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