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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Bath
Full Time
SEP-25
4 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Bath
Full Time
SEP-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Bath
Part Time
SEP-25
6 years
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Develop as an independent and competent researcher, and gain a greater understanding of research techniques appropriate to your subject area. During this course, you will conduct a major piece of independent and original research, following either the traditional or alternative (article-based) thesis route. This programme is recognised as being part of the following ESRC-funded South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) Political Science & International Studies discipline-specific pathway. Most students complete this programme in 4 years. You cannot take less than 2 years to finish your research and the maximum time you are allowed is normally 4 years.
Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
Assessment descriptionThe final stage of the PhD degree is the oral or viva voce examination, in which students are required to defend the thesis to a Board of Examiners.
First or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject, from a recognised university. When considering applications, we also take the following into account: extended and responsible experience in a relevant field in commerce, or industry, or in teaching, or in a government establishment, together with authorship of papers or other work of an acceptable academic standard, e.g. published translation.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,800 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)
£22,400 per year
Students from EU
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£22,400 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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