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PhD of Research Degree in all subject areas

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

The Doctor of Philosophy at Teesside University is a full-time research degree in which the student completes an original project under a supervisory team.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Develop advanced expertise in Research Degree in all subject areas
Undertake rigorous independent research
Critically evaluate evidence
and communicate original findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

Program Coordinator
Administrative Officer
Research Assistant
Operations Assistant
Project Assistant

Curriculum

Research degree with a normal full-time registration of four years
Covering literature review
Data collection and analysis
and thesis writing. Students have a Director of Studies and supervisory team
Monthly supervisory meetings
An annual progress review and research training
Ending in a thesis examination.

Entry requirements

Academic

UK upper second-class (2:1) honours degree or equivalent
Research proposal
Personal statement and training-needs analysis
A supervisor identified through the research portal
Minimum UK 2:1 or equivalent (https://www. Tees. Ac. Uk/sections/research/entry_requirements. Cfm).

Accepted academic background

UK upper second-class (2:1) honours degree or equivalent, Research proposal, Personal statement and training-needs analysis, A supervisor identified through the research portal.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Personal Statement
Research Proposal.

How to apply

Check research entry requirements and identify a suitable research area or supervisor where applicable. Prepare academic transcripts and relevant research supporting documents. Submit the postgraduate research application and respond to any requests for additional information. Complete enrollment and visa steps after an offer if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£14,500 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£2,900 GBP

Program details

Campus	Middlesbrough
Faculty or school	Graduate School
Department	General Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	480
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Scholarship and discount schemes may be available to eligible students, Subject to the scheme, Course, and applicant conditions.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.