PhD Education
University of Hertfordshire
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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DEC-26

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You would independently undertake a substantial doctoral programme of individual research leading to a significant original contribution to knowledge or its interpretation. The expected time period from enrolment to submission is normally three years of full-time study or six years of part-time study. The degree is assessed on the basis of the final research output, in the form of a substantial written thesis which must be defended in a viva. The degree is assessed on the basis of a substantial ...Read more

You would independently undertake a substantial doctoral programme of individual research leading to a significant original contribution to knowledge or its interpretation. The expected time period from enrolment to submission is normally three years of full-time study or six years of part-time study. The degree is assessed on the basis of the final research output, in the form of a substantial written thesis which must be "defended" in a viva. The degree is assessed on the basis of a substantial submission embodying a thesis, which is presented and defended in a lucid and scholarly manner.

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Ideally applicants should hold a good honours degree (2.1 or 1st), and will normally be expected to hold a relevant Masters Degree. Applicants should have identified a specific developed area of focus for their research.

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University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield

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University of Hertfordshire
de Havilland Campus Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9EU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hatfield   0.9 miles away

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