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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Edge Hill University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    FEB

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

This PhD provides you with the opportunity to interrogate a research topic of interest and develop your knowledge and research skills that can help you in a career in or beyond academia. You will receive training in the theoretical aspects of research. The overall focus is on acquiring the knowledge and skills to design, conduct, evaluate, disseminate and defend your own individual research. You will also acquire a range of transferable skills that are highly sought after by employers, including the capacity for critical thought.

The PhD will suit candidates from a range of backgrounds and disciplines. It is particularly suitable if you aspire to a research-based career.

Your future career

The skills and experience acquired through a PhD will provide ideal preparation for pursuing a research-based career.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Edge Hill University

  • University League Table

    54th

  • Campus address

    Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP, England

Edge Hill University is home to students and staff from all over the world. It's a vibrant and diverse place where everyone is made to feel welcome.
International students are guaranteed accommodation on campus if they apply before the deadline. The campus is one of the safest in the UK.
The university offers a generous scholarship package to international fee-paying students in recognition of choosing Edge Hill as their study destination.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    37th out of 91 6

    57th out of 101 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    141 63%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    52nd

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    41st

    1
  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    128 62%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    55th

    29
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.02 75%

    49th

    20

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