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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Plymouth Campus
Full Time
OCT-26
2 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Plymouth Campus
Full Time
JAN-26
2 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Online Campus
Full Time
OCT-26
2 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Plymouth Campus
Full Time
APR-26
2 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Online Campus
Full Time
JAN-26
2 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Plymouth Campus
Full Time
OCT-26
2 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Online Campus
Full Time
APR-26
2 Years
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Exploring the major challenges in today’s shipping, logistics, operations and knowledge management, MPhil/PhD International Logistics, Supply Chain and Shipping Management will provide you with inspiring opportunities to undertake top level research. Supervised by scholars renowned in their fields, you’ll explore current issues arising from the latest developments in research and industry practice, enriching the literature on your chosen topics. This full time or part time doctoral programme is suitable for people who have a particular research question or topic in mind, and wish to explore this through independent study in order to produce an original contribution to the subject. If you aspire to a research career this is the most appropriate research degree to undertake.You will be guided by a small supervisory team of academic experts under the direction of a Director of Studies. You will be expected to fully engage with skills development and training and to present your research in a range of scholarly contexts. Your PhD will be assessed via submission of a written thesis (up to 80,000 words) and a viva voce (an oral examination). On this PhD programme you’ll grasp research methodology and gain analytical and evaluative skills for understanding complex issues. You would have the opportunity to employ one or more traditional and innovative research methods to do this, be they quantitative or qualitative. The fulfilment of PhD International Logistics, Supply Chain and Shipping Management will enhance your capabilities to pursue a progressive career in industry or academia. Duration:- Full time: 2-4 years, Part time: 4-8 years
Applicants are expected to have completed a masters level qualification to a high standard (e.g. at 'merit' or 'distinction' level) as well as either a good 2:1 or first class honours undergraduate degree in an area of study appropriate to your project proposal (e.g. maritime studies, logistics, supply chain management, etc.). We are happy to consider equivalent qualifications (for instance, you may have studied different subjects at undergraduate and masters level but have worked in and/or developed an interest in shipping, logistics or supply chain management sectors since then).
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£5,005 per year
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UKRI Full-Time fee level
£16,870 per year
Students from EU
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£16,870 per year
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The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon...