Pre Doctorate - 3 terms
University of Nottingham International College - Kaplan UK
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Learn how you can improve your chances of earning a doctoral degree at one of our university partners in the UK.Is doctoral degree preparation right for me?A Pre-Doctorate preparation course can help if you…have already completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degreewant to pursue a doctoral degree, also known as a doctorate, in the UKwould benefit from help presenting your research ideas, and navigating the complex doctoral degree application processwould like time to adapt to studying in ...Read more

Learn how you can improve your chances of earning a doctoral degree at one of our university partners in the UK.

Is doctoral degree preparation right for me?

A Pre-Doctorate preparation course can help if you…

have already completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree

want to pursue a doctoral degree, also known as a doctorate, in the UK

would benefit from help presenting your research ideas, and navigating the complex doctoral degree application process

would like time to adapt to studying in the UK in a supportive environment.

Where can I study a Pre-Doctorate?

A Pre-Doctorate course is specially designed for international students to help you prepare for applying to a UK doctoral degree. It is taught at two of our colleges by expert tutors who know the UK’s doctorate-level education system extremely well. Your tutors will help you shape and refine your research proposal, often in collaboration with the universities themselves.

Once you have successfully completed your Pre-Doctorate, you are guaranteed an interview at one of our partner universities where your research areas match.

What content is covered?

Research Proposal Design

Develop a research topic, understand data collection methods and plan a viable proposal for your doctorate.

The Doctoral Candidate

Explore the key skills required for doctoral study, learn what makes a successful application and consider your future career.

Academic Skills and Communication

Become familiar with key terminology, develop your written and spoken critical thinking and understand your subject specialism.

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Entry requirements

Academic requirement: You will also need a 1st or high 2.1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant Engineering-related subject at undergraduate level, or pass or above in a relevant Engineering-related subject at postgraduate level.

Tuition fees

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£11,400 per year

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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)

The mentioned fee is for the 2023-24 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2024-25 year entry.

£11,400 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The mentioned fee is for the 2023-24 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2024-25 year entry.

£11,400 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

The mentioned fee is for the 2023-24 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2024-25 year entry.

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University of Nottingham International College - Kaplan UK
Nottingham Science Park 1 Jesse Boot Ave Nottingham NG7 2RU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Beeston  0.9 miles away
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