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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Kingston Hill

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    19-OCT-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Kingston University's research degrees offer a flexible approach to carrying out research. They allow you to study on a full-time basis or combine your research studies with employment.We carry out a wide range of research activities, from traditional academic disciplines to more contemporary problems or developments. Our staff are highly respected in their fields. You will be working with people at the forefront of the latest thinking and practice, with access to cutting edge research facilities.As a research student at Kingston University, you will join a strong and ambitious postgraduate community. You will receive full support through a comprehensive programme of research training, including workshops, seminars, guest lectures, symposia, and related activities organised by the research groups.All research degrees are programmes of independent study, culminating in the submission of a dissertation or thesis, which you will defend in a viva voce (oral) examination. The nature of the research will vary depending on the subject, with some involving extensive fieldwork or laboratory testing, while others may be more theory-based.

Tuition fees

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£ 18,000per year

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University information

Kingston University

  • University League Table

    88th

  • Campus address

    Penrhyn Road Campus, Penrhyn Road, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2EE, United Kingdom

A global learning environment with students from more than 140 countries, developing cross-cultural awareness and the skills needed for international careers.
Industry-connected education that embeds enterprise, applied learning and employer insight to prepare graduates for a rapidly evolving global workplace.
Continued investment in campuses, digital learning and the Future Skills curriculum to equip students with adaptable, career-ready expertise.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    74th out of 86 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    97 46%

    80th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.29 82%

    32nd

    21

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