About the course

The School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences has a vibrant and multi-disciplinary research environment, which is home to a wide range of research projects that tackle important questions in the social sciences. We have an excellent international reputation for producing high quality research which has global impact. Our work is centred around three key themes: persistent and emerging socio-economic challenges, policy and practice in divided societies, and national global social justice. If you are interested in joining our School as a PhD candidate, you can be confident that you?ll be joining a community of committed researchers, who offer dedicated and tailored supervision. You will be fully integrated into the research environment within the school and join a lively research student community. 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: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	County Antrim
Spring (January), 2024	County Londonderry
Spring (January), 2024	Newtownabbey
Spring (January), 2024	County Londonderry
Autumn (September), 2024	County Antrim
Autumn (September), 2024	County Londonderry
Autumn (September), 2024	Newtownabbey
Autumn (September), 2024	County Londonderry
Spring (January), 2025	County Antrim
Spring (January), 2025	County Londonderry
Spring (January), 2025	Newtownabbey
Spring (January), 2025	County Londonderry
Autumn (September), 2025	County Antrim
Autumn (September), 2025	County Londonderry
Autumn (September), 2025	Newtownabbey
Autumn (September), 2025	County Londonderry
Spring (January), 2026	County Antrim
Spring (January), 2026	County Londonderry
Spring (January), 2026	Newtownabbey
Spring (January), 2026	County Londonderry

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Ulster University

Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a first or upper second class honours degree in a subject relevant to the proposed area of study.Applicants deemed by Senate to hold an equivalent qualification will also be considered.

　　A completed application must be completed in full, including:

　　all information on existing qualifications and transcripts

　　funding details or requirements

　　evidence of English language proficiency

　　names and addresses of referees

　　For funded scholarship opportunities, the advertisements for each project will include any shortlisting criteria.

　　A research proposal may be required as part of the application process and this will be noted in the shortlisting criteria for funded projects. Self-funded applications must be accompanied by a proposal.

　　IELTS- 6.0

　　TOEFL- 80 with a minimum: L ? 17 R ? 18 S - 20 W? 17

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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 Ulster University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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