
Overview
Our close links to many local and national heritage sites and projects also make this an excellent place to undertake archaeological and anthropological research, and we support research in these fields that has an impact on modern forensic investigation. You could make a difference in the world of technology and have an impact on saving lives or rehabilitation, or work with our psychologists to improve every day life.
We work closely with colleagues from other faculties and specialisms across the university to deliver impactful and exciting research across a multitude of disciplines.
Transferable skills and academia
A Faculty of Science and Technology from Bournemouth University can open new career opportunities in commercial research and development, consultancy, or could lead you to starting your own business.
You may alternatively consider a career in academia. You may wish to undertake research to contribute to your knowledge of a specialist subject, or develop your employability by enhancing your skills in project management and analysis.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
- To be awarded a PhD, you will need to complete a complex and advanced project. You will be expected to critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic, which results in an original and independent contribution to knowledge, as well as to demonstrate an understanding of research methods appropriate to your chosen field.
- You will have to present and defend your thesis and/or practical element by viva voce (oral examination), to the satisfaction of the examiners.
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
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Anthropology Natural Sciences General Engineering & Technology View 84 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
An Honours degree at 2:1 or higher and/or a relevant Master's degree.
If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.5 (Academic) with 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
16000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16000 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4567 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4567 GBP per year during 48 months.
- UK, ROI & CI: £4,567 per year (library-based and laboratory-based)
- Int'l: £16,000 per year (library-based)
- £18,000 per year (laboratory-based)
Living costs for Bournemouth
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Funding
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