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PhD of Research Degree

Liverpool Hope University

  • Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Liverpool Hope University campus

About the program

A research doctorate producing an original contribution to knowledge in any of Hope's subject areas.

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 critically evaluate independent research in doctor of philosophy
  • Apply rigorous methodology
  • And communicate original findings to specialist audiences.

Career outcomes

  • Further research and advanced academic roles
  • Independent specialist roles requiring original research

Curriculum

  • Independent research under supervision leading to a thesis of up to 100
  • 000 words
  • With an expression of interest
  • A research proposal of about 3
  • 000 words and a doctoral interview at admission. Full-time candidates typically take 3 years with a final deadline of 4 years.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Normally a master's degree (or a 2.1 bachelor's in some cases)
  • Research proposal of about 3
  • 000 words and doctoral research interview
  • IELTS 6.5 overall
  • 6.0 in each skill.

Accepted academic background

Master's degree (or in some cases a 2.1 bachelor's) from a recognised institution, Research proposal of about 3, 000 words, Expression of interest, Interview.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each sub-skill)

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Research Proposal.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements. Create an account and submit a short Expression of Interest with a 500-word summary. If supported
  2. Submit the full application with a research proposal of about 3
  3. 000 words by 1 May (October start) or 1 October (February start). Attend the doctoral research interview. Pay the 50% first-year tuition deposit before arrival.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,000 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£8,500 GBP

Program details

CampusHope Park
Faculty or schoolGraduate research (all schools)
DepartmentResearch Degree (PhD)
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteUniversity scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.