Course summary
A PhD is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This programme allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge. A full time PhD is a three year programme of research and culminates in the production of a large-scale piece of written work in the form of a research thesis that should not normally exceed 80,000 to 100,000 words. Completing a PhD can give you a great sense of personal achievement and help you develop a high level of transferable skills which will be useful in your subsequent career, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in your chosen field. You are expected to work to an approved programme of work including appropriate programmes of postgraduate study (which may be drawn from parts of existing postgraduate courses, final year degree programmes, conferences, seminars, masterclasses, guided reading or a combination of study methods). You will be appointed a main supervisor who will normally be part of a supervisory team, comprising up to three members to advise and support you on your project.
Modules
Applications are welcome for a diverse range of specialist topics and areas of expertise. We would especially welcome applications for topics in which the proposed research is in line with the research priorities of the School of Human and Health Sciences. To find out more about the research we conduct, take a look at our Research, Innovation and Skills webpages (https://research.hud.ac.uk/), where you will find information on each research area (https://research.hud.ac.uk/research-subjects/). To find out about our staff visit ‘Our experts’ which features profiles of all our academic staff (http://www-old.hud.ac.uk/ourstaff/).
Entry requirements
The normal level of attainment required for consideration for entry is: * a Master's degree from a UK University or equivalent, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or * an upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a UK university in a discipline appropriate to that of the proposed programme to be followed, or * appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £4765 | Year 1 |
England | £4765 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £4765 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £4765 | Year 1 |
Wales | £4765 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £4765 | Year 1 |
EU | £16000 | Year 1 |
International | £16000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
For further information please visit https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding-studies/
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
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