Overview

Carrying out research for a PhD, DPsych or ProfD requires different skills from undergraduate or taught postgraduate study. You will mostly work on your own research project, but we also emphasise the importance of regular meetings with your supervisory team.

Features

The team consists of a director of studies (who will usually have expertise in your subject area) and at least one other supervisor selected for their complementary expertise such as relevant research methods.

The Doctoral School Team will support you from your initial enquiry, through the application process and the various stages of your degree, until your viva voce examination and subsequent graduation. Once you begin your Social Sciences studies at Nottingham Trent University, you will have induction sessions to introduce you to the University, help you settle in and meet other researchers.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Politics and International Relations

Psychology

Social Work and Health, including Social Policy

Sociology including Criminology

Sociology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

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81

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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81

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

An applicant for admission to read for a PhD should normally hold a first or upper second class honours degree of a UK university or an equivalent qualification, or a lower second class honours degree with a Master's degree at Merit level of a UK university or an equivalent qualification.

International students will also need to meet the English language requirements - IELTS 6.5 (with minimum sub-scores of 6.0).

Applicants who have taken a higher degree at a UK university are normally exempt from the English language requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English language proficiency requirement will normally be asked to complete an English Language course.

Tuition Fee

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International

16500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16500 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4712 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Nottingham

583 - 978 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.