About the course

A PhD is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered.This programme allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

　　A full-time PhD is a three year full-time programme of research and culminates in the production of a large-scale piece of written work in the form of a research thesis that should not normally exceed 40,000 words.

　　Completing a PhD can give you a great sense of personal achievement and help you develop a high level of transferable skills which will be useful in your subsequent career, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in your chosen field.

　　You are expected to work to an approved programme of work including appropriate programmes of postgraduate study (which may be drawn from parts of existing postgraduate courses, final year degree programmes, conferences, seminars, masterclasses, guided reading or a combination of study methods).

　　You will be appointed a main supervisor who will normally be part of a supervisory team, comprising up to three members to advise and support you on your project. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£48,000

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Huddersfield
Summer (April), 2024	Huddersfield
July, 2024	Huddersfield
October, 2024	Huddersfield
Spring (January), 2025	Huddersfield
Summer (April), 2025	Huddersfield
July, 2025	Huddersfield
October, 2025	Huddersfield
Spring (January), 2026	Huddersfield
Summer (April), 2026	Huddersfield
July, 2026	Huddersfield

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Huddersfield

The normal level of attainment required for entry is:

　　a Master's degree from a UK University or equivalent, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or

　　an upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a UK university in a discipline appropriate to that of the proposed programme to be followed, or

　　appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.

　　For applicants whose first language or language of instruction is not English you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum of IELTS 6.0 overall with the written element at least 6.0 with no element lower than 5.5, will be considered acceptable, or equivalent.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Huddersfield. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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