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PhD of Philosophy in all subject areas

Nottingham Trent University

  • Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Nottingham Trent University campus

About the program

Research degree in which students pursue an advertised PhD project or their own proposal under a supervisor.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Design and conduct concepts and methods in Philosophy in all subject areas to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in with supervision from a subject expert.. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Research Assistant
  • Project Assistant
  • Program Coordinator

Curriculum

  • Supervised research degree built around a research proposal and thesis. Full-time registration runs from a minimum of 24 to a maximum of 48 months. Students choose an advertised project or propose their own
  • With supervision from a subject expert.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • First or upper second class honours degree (or lower second plus a Merit-level Masters) or equivalent
  • A research proposal and supervisor fit
  • IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each component
  • First or upper second class honours degree from a UK university or equivalent
  • A lower second with a Merit-level Masters is also accepted. No numeric GPA published.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (first or upper second class honours equivalent) or lower second plus Merit-level Masters, Research proposal and supervisor/project fit, Two referees, Competency-based assessment.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Degree Certificates
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
  • Research Proposal (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements: first or upper second class honours degree (or lower second plus a Merit Masters) and IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each component. Choose an advertised PhD project or write your own research proposal and find a supervisor. Check the intake deadlines on the PhD how-to-apply page. Register for an NTU Doctoral Admissions account and submit the application
  2. Stating your funding source. Receive an offer and pay the advance payment of 6
  3. 000 GBP if requested (PhD handling not stated). Apply for the Student visa with help from NTU's international team.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,950 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£28,939 GBP

Program details

CampusCity Campus
Faculty or schoolDoctoral School
DepartmentPhilosophy in all subject areas
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.