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PhD Doctor of Philosophy

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Full time | Edge Hill University | 3 years | OCT-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

OCT-24

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Research Methods (Science) Social Research Methods Education Research

Course type

Research

Course Summary

This PhD provides you with the opportunity to interrogate a research topic of interest and develop your knowledge and research skills that can help you in a career in or beyond academia. You will receive training in the theoretical aspects of research. The overall focus is on acquiring the knowledge and skills to design, conduct, evaluate, disseminate and defend your own individual research. You will also acquire a range of transferable skills that are highly sought after by employers, including the capacity for critical thought.

The PhD will suit candidates from a range of backgrounds and disciplines. It is particularly suitable if you aspire to a research-based career.

Your future career

The skills and experience acquired through a PhD will provide ideal preparation for pursuing a research-based career.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£6,200

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,500

Entry requirements

You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) and ideally also a Masters degree. No specific subjects are required.

University information

Edge Hill University has been inspiring minds since 1885 and continues to live up to its ethos of ‘creating opportunity from knowledge’. The university’s commitment to excellence shines through to its cutting-edge research, scholarship opportunities, contemporary facilities and most importantly, its passionate and dedicated teaching staff. Students are empowered to craft their own future, learning in ways that work for them, from expert...more

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