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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.
Key features of the MPhil/PhD programme include:
- an opportunity to undertake original, in-depth research in subject areas of specialism within the Department, including social policy, sociology and social work
- internationally-renowned academics along with many student-led initiatives contributing to a vibrant research community
- a multi-disciplinary approach reflected in cross-departmental projects, for example with the Department of Economics & International Development
- availability of research training, recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council
Academic entry requirements
First or upper 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 TWE or 100 (internet-based test) with not less than 24 in each of the components.
Contact
Postgraduate Secretary
Email sps-research@bath.ac.uk
Tel +44 (0) 1225 383203
Fax +44 (0) 1225 383423
Web www.bath.ac.uk/soc-pol/postgraduate/phd
Fees in 2008-9
FT H £4000 O £10000
PT H £2000 O £5000