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Qualifications and durations
- Full-time MPhil 1-3 years
- Full-time PhD 2-4 years
- Part-time MPhil 2-4 years
- Part-time PhD 3-6 years
Overview
The MPhil/PhD programme provides an opportunity to undertake original research into a wide variety of areas. Students are encouraged to present their work both within the Department and at international conferences. Part of the training includes attendance at a weekly student-led seminar series, where each student has the opportunity to present their work and get feedback in a friendly and supportive environment. Full-time ESRC studentships and University of Bath stipends are available.
Most students are registered in the first instance for the degree of MPhil – the MPhil may include some taught units in year one. Students are expected to carry out supervised research at the leading edge of their chosen subject, which must then be written-up as a substantial thesis. The transfer from MPhil to PhD is subject to students passing an assessment process, which involves submission of a substantial portion of written work and an oral examination.
The final stage of the PhD degree is the viva voce examination, in which students are required to defend their thesis to a Board of Examiners.
Academic entry requirements
A strong academic background in a field relevant to the proposed research (2.1 or higher first degree or equivalent) and Masters-level training (or equivalent) in research methods. Applicants may apply for one of our MRes programmes as a preliminary year.
English requirements
IELTS 7.0 (with not less than 6.5 in each of the four components).
TOEFL 600 (paper-based test) or 250 (computer-based test) or 100 (internet-based test) with not less than 24 in each of the components.
Contact
Postgraduate Research Secretary
Email economics-research@bath.ac.uk
Tel +44 (0) 1225 383203
Fax +44 (0) 1225 383423
Web www.bath.ac.uk/econ-dev/pg/phd/post-res-new
Fees in 2008-9
FT H £4000 O £10000
PT H £2000 O £5000