Social Sciences PhD
University of Sunderland
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Sunderland

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OverviewA PhD is probably the most internationally transferable qualification according to the Higher Education Policy Institute.You will critically investigate your chosen topic in great depth, with support, guidance and encouragement from our supervisory team. Crucially, your investigation should result in the creation and interpretation of knowledge which extends the forefront of your discipline. It should make an original contribution to knowledge.Increasingly, a doctorate is an essential ...Read more

OverviewA PhD is ''probably the most internationally transferable qualification'' according to the Higher Education Policy Institute.You will critically investigate your chosen topic in great depth, with support, guidance and encouragement from our supervisory team. Crucially, your investigation should result in the creation and interpretation of knowledge which extends the forefront of your discipline. It should make an original contribution to knowledge.Increasingly, a doctorate is an essential requirement for recruitment and promotion in university teaching roles. More broadly, a PhD is a life-changing programme that trains you to think at a deep level while you become an expert on a particular topic. It is quite possible that you will end up knowing more about that topic than almost anyone else in the country.Why us?A PhD is highly advisable if you are considering a career as an academicWe're ranked 2nd in the UK for students’ overall satisfaction with their research degree programme according to the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2018You have the option to study this programme at our Sunderland campus or possibly via distance learning

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40/279
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48th
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83rd
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Edel
12 Dec 24

The people-- Staff and Students Great place to live Excellent support..Read more

SR
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22 Oct 14

The people in Sunderland are very friendly. I enjoy going to classes everyday since is a pleasure to meet friendly classmates and friendly tutors. The parties here are great and..Read more

Entry requirements

The normal entry requirement for a research degree is a UK honours degree (first or upper second class), a UK master's degree, or a qualification that is regarded as equivalent. We will consider candidates with other qualifications, looking at evidence of academic ability such as published work.

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£8,000 per year

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£8,000 per year

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Edel
12 Dec 24
The people-- Staff and Students Great place to live Excellent support...
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22 Oct 14
The people in Sunderland are very friendly. I enjoy going to classes everyday since is a pleasure to meet friendly classmates and friendly tutors. The parties here are great and...
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University of Sunderland
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