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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire
Full Time
JAN
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire
Full Time
JAN
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire
Full Time
FEB-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire
Part Time
FEB-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire
Part Time
JAN
6 years
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About the course
A University of Hertfordshire research degree is internationally recognised signifying high levels of achievement in research. This course develops extensive subject expertise and independent research skills honed over an extended period.?
You undertake a substantial, original research project for the duration of the degree, under the supervision and guidance of two or more academic members of staff.?
During the course you’ll attend a seminar series and generic training courses.
There will be opportunities to present your work at major conferences and in refereed research publications.?
The degree is assessed on the final research output in the form of a substantial 80,000 words written thesis which is defended in a viva with an external examiner.?
What’s next for my career?
You will benefit from our cutting-edge research covering a wide range of topics, from International Relations to Global Governance, from Political Theory to local and regional studies.
At Hertfordshire, you will be joining our
Major research focuses include:
We require PhD Study applicants to be in possession of a good honours degree (2:1 or above), and a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,925 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)
£16,750 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£16,750 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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