Course options
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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
University of the West of Scotland
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
JUN
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Duration
33 months
Course summary
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is the highest rated research degree awarded by UWS.
As the highest academic level of study, a PhD is rigorous and demanding. Most students are passionate about their area of interest and pursue a PhD because of their scientific and academic curiosity.
Candidates awarded a PhD are entitled to use the academic title Doctor before their name.
PhD candidates typically emerge from MRes or MPhil studies, although some candidates apply directly having gained appropriate research experience.
In most cases the PhD usually requires at least 33 months of full-time study and requires the submission and oral defence (viva voce examination) of a thesis (typically 60-100,000 words, depending on your field of study) comprising original research undertaken by the candidate.
PhDs are normally awarded to students who have completed a programme of supervised research training and critically evaluated an appropriate topic over not less than the equivalent of 33 months of full-time study that results in a significant contribution to knowledge.
A PhD is generally a pre-requisite for a successful career in academia and can help you to secure senior research and management roles in government agencies and companies.
Tuition fees
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£ 15,250per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
University of the West of Scotland
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University League Table
127th
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Campus address
University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
13th out of 35
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Entry standards
/ Max 154n/a -
Graduate prospects
/ Max 10060.0 60%9th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.35 84%13th
