PhD (School of Social Sciences) Doctorate
University of Bradford
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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OCT-26

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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FEB-27

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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3 Years

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All of the Academic Divisions in the School of Social Sciences invite PhD applications. The research areas are only broadly indicative, and our staff place great store by creative and innovative approaches to issues whether they are novel or familiar – and to intellectual analysis, both established and path-breaking. Subjects we supervise include the following areas: Development Studies Peace Studies Psychology Sociology and Criminology Social Work and Social Care Undertaking a PhD is an ...Read more

All of the Academic Divisions in the School of Social Sciences invite PhD applications. The research areas are only broadly indicative, and our staff place great store by creative and innovative approaches to issues whether they are novel or familiar – and to intellectual analysis, both established and path-breaking. Subjects we supervise include the following areas: Development Studies Peace Studies Psychology Sociology and Criminology Social Work and Social Care Undertaking a PhD is an exciting opportunity but can also be quite daunting as there are lots of stages to think about including application, arrival, admission, expectations, and progression to name but a few. At the School of Social Sciences, we believe it is important that, although our research students are working on individual projects, they are not working in isolation. We offer a range of opportunities for training, developing skills, regular supervision sessions and ongoing peer support.

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81/279
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100th
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107th
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Ahmad
05 Feb 24

The university excels in its diverse academic environment and collaborative atmosphere, though it would benefit from improved administrative efficiency and more social..Read more

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09 Feb 22

Its good..Read more

Entry requirements

For the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy First or upper-second class degree of Bachelor at an approved university or institution A higher degree at an approved university or institution Exceptionally, candidates with lower than above but with experience and training as suitable preparation Candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy now register directly on the Doctor of Philosophy award. For the degree of Master of Philosophy Degree of Bachelor at an approved university or institution Professional qualification approved by the Faculty Research Postgraduate Degrees Sub-Committee and suitable general education and training Exceptionally, candidates with less than above but able to give satisfactory evidence of having obtained adequate standard of knowledge may be accepted by the Faculty Postgraduate Research Degrees Sub-Committee

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£5,006 per year

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£21,490 per year

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£21,490 per year

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Ahmad
05 Feb 24
PhD (School of Social Sciences) Doctorate
The university excels in its diverse academic environment and collaborative atmosphere, though it would benefit from improved administrative efficiency and more social...
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