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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
Most students are registered in the first instance for the degree of MPhil. 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, including a formal presentation of work.
The final stage of the PhD degree is the oral or viva voce examination, in which students are required to defend the thesis to a Board of Examiners.
Academic entry requirements
First or good second class honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject.
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) with a score of not less than 4 in the TWE or 100 (internet-based test) with not less than 24 in each of the components.
Contact
The Administrator for Research Students (MPhil/PhD)
Email ed.doc@bath.ac.uk
Tel +44 (0) 1225 386341
Fax +44 (0) 1225 386113
Web www.bath.ac.uk/education/phd
Fees in 2008-9
FT H £4000 O £10000
PT H £2000 O £5000