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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Buckingham
Full Time
JAN
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Buckingham
Full Time
JAN
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Buckingham
Full Time
APR-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Buckingham
Part Time
APR-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Buckingham
Part Time
JAN
6 years
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Course Info
Students undertake supervised but independent research, at the end of which they submit a thesis embodying the results of that research. This thesis must demonstrate familiarity with, and an understanding of the subject, its principal sources and authorities. It should display critical discrimination and a sense of proportion in evaluating evidence and the judgements of others. A PhD thesis must embody an original contribution to the knowledge of the discipline either by the discovery of new knowledge or by the exercise of a new and independent critical approach.
In addition to Economics, International Studies and Security and Intelligence Studies, the University offer PhD programmes in the following Humanities areas:
Teaching & Assessment
Quality supervision
The aim of the Research Programme is to help students develop the following: a) a systematic and in-depth understanding in the subject area of choice of research by the student; b) the critical skills necessary to analyse and evaluate complex legal problems and related issues; c) To give students the opportunity to undertake a substantial independent research project at Level 7 of writing; d) research skills necessary to demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of the subject, its principal sources and authorities; e) To develop research skills necessary to display critical discrimination and a sense of proportion in evaluating evidence and the opinions of other authors in the subject.
After Your Course
Graduate employment
Our graduate prospects are excellent] Our graduates have gone on to further study at most of the world’s leading universities, including Harvard, London, Oxford and Cambridge and secured jobs in senior positions around the world. Among our alumni we have a graduate who became the head of his country’s civil service and one who became a leading Formula One motor-racing driver. Another secured a position as the Minister of Sabah and one female law graduate became the first British lawyer to become a French Advocate
Applicants are normally expected to have a first or second class, upper division degree or significant experience. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Students living in
Domestic
£7,680 per year
Students from Domestic
The above mentioned fee is for Apr-24 1st year £7,680, Total cost:23,040. For Sep-24 and Jan-25: 1st year £8,267, Total cost: £24,800.
£13,431 per year
Students from EU
The above mentioned fee is for Apr-24 1st year £13,431, Total cost:£40,293. For Sep-24 and Jan-25: 1st year £14,500, Total cost: £43,500.
£13,431 per year
Students from International
The above mentioned fee is for Apr-24 1st year £13,431, Total cost:£40,293. For Sep-24 and Jan-25: 1st year £14,500, Total cost: £43,500.
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