Birmingham Newman University · Full-time
Doctor of Philosophy
A PhD is an independent piece of research and writing that presents an original contribution to existing knowledge, usually within a given discipline. The maximum length for a PhD thesis is 100,000 words. Students who gain the degree of PhD will have demonstra…
PhD3 yearsFull-time
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Interdepartmental · Historical, philosophical and religious studies
A PhD is an independent piece of research and writing that presents an original contribution to existing knowledge, usually within a given discipline. The maximum length for a PhD thesis is 100,000 words. Students who gain the degree of PhD will have demonstrated: - The creation and interpretation of new knowledge, through original research or other advanced scholarship, of a quality to satisfy peer review, extend the forefront of the discipline, and merit publication; - A systematic acquisition and understanding of a substantial body of knowledge which is at the forefront of an academic discipline or area of professional practice; - The general ability to conceptualise, design and implement a project for the generation of new knowledge, applications or understanding at the forefront of the discipline, and to adjust the project design in the light of unforeseen problems; - A detailed understanding of applicable techniques for research and advanced academic enquiry.
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