Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Sunderland, United Kingdom
Disciplines
General Studies
Overview
In the Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Sunderland, undertake a PhD in one of the following subject areas:
- Art and Design
- Business and Management
- Computer Science
- Culture
- Education
- Engineering
- Law
- Media and Communications
- Medicine
- Nursing and Health*
- Psychology
- Sciences*
- Sport
- Social Sciences
- Tourism.
Key Facts
Your original research will culminate in a written thesis of 40,000-80,000 words. You'll critically investigate your chosen topic in great depth. You'll receive support, guidance, and encouragement from your supervisory team. Your investigation should result in the creation and interpretation of knowledge. This should extend the forefront of your discipline. It should make an original contribution to existing knowledge. A doctorate is often an essential requirement for university teaching roles. Therefore, a PhD is highly advisable if you're considering a career as an academic. A PhD is a life-changing course that trains you to think at a higher level. You'll become an expert on a particular topic. It's likely that you'll end up knowing more about your topic than almost anyone else in the country.
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Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- More broadly, a PhD is a life-changing programme that trains you to think at a deep level while you become an expert on a particular topic.
- It is quite possible that you will end up knowing more about that topic than almost anyone else in the country.
- A PhD is highly advisable if you are considering a career as an academic
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 120
TOEFL® IBT: 92
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- The normal entry requirement for a research degree is a UK honours degree (first or upper second class) or a UK Masters degree or a qualification which is regarded as equivalent. We will consider candidates with other qualifications, looking at evidence of academic ability such as published work.
- If English is not your first language, you will need a British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each component: reading, writing, listening and speaking (or equivalent).
You will be asked to write a 2-3 page research proposal that specifies the:
- Aims of your research
- Rationale for the research question(s)
- Proposed methodology and techniques for analysis
- Provisional time plan for the research
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 27,619 AUD / year (≈ 14,500 GBP / year)
Domestic: 8,952 AUD / year (≈ 4,700 GBP / year)
Living costs
Sunderland, United Kingdom: 1,444-2,739 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.