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Full time | Kaplan International College London | 3 months | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 months

Start date

SEP

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Pre-masters Programme

Subject areas

Preparatory Courses

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Shape your future with a Pre-Doctorate course at Kaplan International College (KIC) London. This dynamic course is the perfect preparation for a prestigious UK doctoral degree.

The Pre-Doctorate is specially designed around the needs of a doctoral-level international student, and will help guide you through the process of applying for a UK doctoral degree. Once you have successfully completed your Pre-Doctorate, you are guaranteed an interview at one of our prestigious partner universities where your research areas match.

The doctoral degree application process in the UK can be very complex. The Pre-Doctorate course helps students to navigate the process of applying for a UK doctoral degree, and to adjust to studying in the UK in a supportive and developmental environment.

This is not an academic preparation course — instead, the focus is to equip you with key skills and knowledge, which will allow you to best present yourself and your research ideas to UK universities. The Pre-Doctorate also aims to give you an opportunity to engage with research supervisors, and with both current and former PhD students.

The Pre-Doctorate consists of 3 core modules:

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

Modules

In this module, you will become familiar with key terminology, develop your written and spoken critical thinking and understand your subject specialism.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,670

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£5,670

Entry requirements

You will typically need to have a bachelor’s and a master’s degree, or equivalent.