PhD Postgraduate research in Social Sciences
University of Wolverhampton
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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City Campus - Wolverhampton

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DEC-26

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4 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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City Campus - Wolverhampton

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Full Time

Start date

DEC-26

Duration

4 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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City Campus - Wolverhampton

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Part Time

Start date

DEC-26

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8 Years

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PhD students at the Department of Social Sciences, Inclusion and Public Protection (SSIPP) are supervised by academics who are leading experts across a range of areas in which they have researched, worked and published. At least one academic in each supervisory team will have a track record of successful supervisions and all supervisors will have taken part in the university’s PhD supervision training.SSIPP prides itself on the levels of support provided to postgraduate research students in the ...Read more

PhD students at the Department of Social Sciences, Inclusion and Public Protection (SSIPP) are supervised by academics who are leading experts across a range of areas in which they have researched, worked and published. At least one academic in each supervisory team will have a track record of successful supervisions and all supervisors will have taken part in the university’s PhD supervision training.SSIPP prides itself on the levels of support provided to postgraduate research students in the course of their PhD journey. Our academics are committed to their subject areas and meet regularly with their supervisees to work closely with them at all stages of the project, from inception to completion.The University of Wolverhampton provides a collegiate research environment and first-class facilities to its PhD students, including a dedicated postgraduate research room, use of the University’s Harrison Learning Centre and access to key Social Science databases and journals. Where necessary, staff will also support PhD students with gaining access to other sources of information necessary for their doctoral studies. Postgraduate research students are encouraged to present their research to University academics and fellow PhD students through hosting research seminars. Again, this is an area where our supportive and knowledgeable PhD supervisors are happy to support and advise where needed.Our postgraduate research students are afforded the opportunity to develop their research skills through participation in training events organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences and the University’s Doctoral College.Full-time (4 years)

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95th
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109th

Entry requirements

Applicants for a research degree shall normally hold either: a first or upper second class honours degree, or a masters degree, or evidence of prior practice or learning that is accepted by the Dean of Research.

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£5,006 per year

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£16,950 per year

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University of Wolverhampton
University of Wolverhampton , Wolverhampton

The University of Wolverhampton is a fantastic place for postgraduate study, putting students firmly first, and encouraging them to “Be...

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University of Wolverhampton
Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1LY United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Wolverhampton  0.2 miles away
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