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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
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 normally involves submission of written work and a transfer seminar. 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 at least 7.0 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 25 in each of the components.
Unique funding opportunities
The Department is eligible for ESRC, AHRC and University Research Studentships. However prospective research students must submit an application for a place and obtain an offer before they can be considered for most funding opportunities.
Contact
Administrator for Postgraduate Research
Email mailto:psychology-research@bath.ac.uk
Tel +44 (0) 1225 383843
Fax +44 (0) 1225 386752
Web www.bath.ac.uk/psychology
Fees in 2008-9
FT H £4000 O £10000
PT H £2000 O £5000
Advice about part-time registration for overseas fee payers
Closing dates:
- 30 November 2008 (Overseas)
- 31 December 2009 (Home)
- 10 August 2009 (Self-funded)