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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Leeds Beckett University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    FEB

  • Duration

    4 years

Course summary

In the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, you'll be part of a community that is proud of the impact that our research can have on society. You'll explore how culture, politics, media and literature influence us, and how we can change the story for the better.

Our team has wide experience of traditional academic publishing as well as creative forms of communication, on-stage, on-air and online. We work across disciplines, across boundaries and across communities. Alongside your own research you'll find opportunities to work with large and small groups in the city and beyond, to deliver insights and solutions that really matter.

Be part of a great research community

Be supported and challenged by an experienced, enthusiastic academic team

Explore distinctive, creative programmes that are geared toward improving education for everyone

Work with schools, charities, policymakers and community groups on powerful, impactful partnerships

Study at a university that supports you, with an award-winning pastoral care team

Collaborate and learn from a community of over 100 fellow research students

Our world is always changing. We welcome PhD researchers from all walks of life, and encourage them to develop ideas that will benefit us all.

You'll get the chance to collaborate with experienced researchers, explore intriguing topics, and reach out to a network of organisations, funders, industries and policymakers.

Learn more about our researchers below, and be part of a supportive, imaginative community.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 15,500per year

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

University information

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

  • University League Table

    75th

  • Campus address

    Leeds Beckett University, City Campus, Leeds, Leeds, LS1 3HE, England

Leeds Beckett is a global university, with an alumni community based in 174 countries around the world.
LBU degrees are available to study in-country in Botswana, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore and Vietnam.
International students can apply for scholarships and receive in-country application support in China, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Qatar, and Vietnam.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    72nd out of 101 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    118 57%

    61st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    53.0 53%

    78th

    28
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 78%

    30th

    5

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