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- PhD English Language and Communication
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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
College Lane Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-OCT-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
A University of Hertfordshire research degree is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research. It develops extensive subject expertise and independent research skills which are honed over an extended period, depending on the level of the award. You undertake a substantial, original research project in the area of English Language & Communication, under the supervision and guidance of two or more academic members of staff. You are also supported by attendance at the University's Generic Training courses, the EL&C Research Seminars as well as other postgraduate events run at Hertfordshire. During the course of the degree, you are encouraged to present your work at national and/or international conferences and to submit your research for publication.The degree is assessed on an original research project in any field within English Language & Communication for which expert supervision can be provided. In general, you are expected to analyse language data from an available database or collect your own language data. The research results in a substantial written thesis of typically 80,000 words, which is defended in a viva with an external examiner.
Tuition fees
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£ 16,750per year
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University information
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University League Table
82nd
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Campus address
University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
51st out of 92 10
90th out of 93 4
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Entry standards
/ Max 200113 57%70th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10083.0 83%7th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.07 77%59th
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Entry standards
/ Max 212117 55%58th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10059.0 59%86th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.54 89%5th
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