Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh · Full-time
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
We offer full-time (three years) and part-time (six years) doctoral training programmes (including PhDs and a Professional Doctorate) in topics or research approaches in which QMU researchers have expertise. You will create a significant piece of original rese…
PhD3 yearsFull-time
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Research and Graduate School · Historical, philosophical and religious studies
We offer full-time (three years) and part-time (six years) doctoral training programmes (including PhDs and a Professional Doctorate) in topics or research approaches in which QMU researchers have expertise. You will create a significant piece of original research and, in the process, gain advanced research skills, putting you in a very strong position for progression in your chosen academic or professional field. Our programmes also include an award of a Doctoral Certificate, achieved by completing three READ modules (Researcher Enhancement and Development) each of 20 credits at SCQF level 12. Your doctorate is a substantial piece of learning and research, reflecting three or more years of endeavour, which has commercial, cultural or social value. It is also a process through which you will acquire advanced research knowledge, skills and expertise, be challenged and transform as a person. The training programme for your doctorate will require significant personal discipline, time and commitment. In return, your sense of achievement at the end will be immense, and successful completion of your doctorate will open up a range of opportunities for career advancement.
Getting in
As the university states it
You should have a good UK Honours degree (2:1 or above) OR an equivalent degree from another country OR equivalent professional experience. Additionally, you must produce an outline research proposal (approximately 1000 words) which we judge to be feasible and appropriate for the level of study, and which is in a field we can supervise. We recommend that you contact potential supervisors prior to making an application. International: where your previous degree has not been studied in English, you will need a minimum IELTS overall score of 6.5 and no individual component score below 6.0. Interview: There will be an interview process for all applicants, which may be conducted in person, by Skype, or by phone.
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