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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Buckinghamshire New University
Full Time
FEB-25
24 months
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Buckinghamshire New University
Full Time
FEB-25
24 months
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Buckinghamshire New University
Part Time
FEB-25
48 months
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BNU welcomes applications for research degrees across a wide range of disciplines, including: Nursing, health and wellbeing; Art, design, performance and environment; Business, Management, Aviation and Security; and Higher Education.
We offer two types of research degree, Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Although you study for both qualifications here at BNU, the degrees are awarded by Staffordshire University. So as a research student you’ll be registered with Staffordshire University and be formally enrolled here as we’ll be responsible for your supervision and support.
To receive a PhD, you have to research a topic that we have approved and present a written thesis at an oral examination. Your work should be an original contribution to knowledge, or an original application of existing knowledge. Your thesis should be up to 80,000 words and demonstrate a sound knowledge and critical appreciation of the discipline.
To apply directly for the PhD, you should have: A Masters degree awarded by a UK university, or A Masters degree from a university overseas which is appropriate for the research you'd like to do, and which included training in research and the delivery of a research project.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,800 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)
£14,600 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£14,600 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.