Social & Policy Sciences Mphil
University of Bath
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MPhil - Master of Philosophy

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The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programme will enable you to conduct supervised research into your chosen topic and produce a written thesis (typically up to 70,000 words). You can complete the MPhil in 1 to 3 years (full-time) or up to 4 years (part-time). The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme comprises a more significant piece of research which will enable you to contribute to the academic community through a larger written thesis (typically up to 90,000 words). You can complete your PhD ...Read more

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programme will enable you to conduct supervised research into your chosen topic and produce a written thesis (typically up to 70,000 words). You can complete the MPhil in 1 to 3 years (full-time) or up to 4 years (part-time). The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme comprises a more significant piece of research which will enable you to contribute to the academic community through a larger written thesis (typically up to 90,000 words). You can complete your PhD in 2 to 4 years (full-time) or up to 6 years (part-time).

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Students carry out a supervised programme of research at the leading edge of their chosen subject. From an initial proposal, students design and conduct a research programme under the direction of one or two members of our academic staff. The PhD research is written up as a substantial thesis and assessed in an extensive oral examination. You can choose to study any topic in which we have research expertise. Details of research staff expertise and interests are available on individual staff pages. Our PhDs are not formally assigned a discipline and successful candidates can describe their PhD to reflect its main research area (e.g. PhD in Social Policy; PhD in International Development).

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8th
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15 Feb 24

Great facilities and really lovely city - I really enjoy my course and think my lecturers are very passionate about what they teach Bath as a town is quite small so there is..Read more

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The campus is nice and everyone is very friendly. I have the found to student support services are great and so are the sports facilities. The worst thing is the general cost of..Read more

Entry requirements

First or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject, from a recognised university. A Masters degree or appropriate research training is also normally required. We consider applicants without Masters or appropriate research training on a case by case basis. We might require applicants to satisfactorily complete one of our Masters programmes, or to attend some/all of the units of our MRes programmes while undertaking the MPhil or PhD programme.

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£22,400 per year

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£22,400 per year

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University of Bath
University of Bath , Bath

The University of Bath is one of the UK’s most prestigious institutions, known for excellence in teaching and research, a...

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Claverton Down Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 7AY United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bath Spa  0.7 miles away
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