Overview

Features

Through studying with us, you will have access to a comprehensive Researcher Development Programme, accessible to all University of Suffolk Doctor of Philosophy students and early career researchers. Training will primarily be available online and will provide you with an excellent series of workshops to cover wide-ranging topics relevant to you and your PhD.

The Suffolk Doctoral College also organises a number of social and training events throughout the year, where interaction between researchers of different academic disciplines is encouraged, to foster a vibrant and supportive research community.

Your PhD experience will benefit from our location on the Ipswich Waterfront and our continuous investment in our facilities. This includes a recently refurbished dedicated working space on the first floor of the Library Building, available exclusively to our PGR students and their supervisors as a social and working space.

Programme Structure

Our current areas of excellence for PhD study are:

Architecture
Business Management
Childhood Studies
Criminology
Computer Science and Informatics
Education
English, Creative Writing and Critical Theory
Fine Art
Forensic Psychology
Health and Biological Sciences
Heritage
History
Law
Psychology
Social Policy and Social Work
Social Justice
Sport and Exercise Science
Sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Typically UK students would start their PhD one month after a formal offer is made, and international students around three months after an offer is made.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

General Studies View 30 other PhDs in General Studies in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

Applicants for postgraduate research degrees are expected to hold a Bachelors (Honours) degree, graded at 1 or 2:1, awarded by an institution or body with degree awarding powers in the UK or equivalent from a recognised overseas institution.

Also required:

Transcript of your university-level studies to date
Copies of certificate (s) for any degrees or awards that have been completed
Your CV
Scan of your passport photo page
Your IELTS (International English Language Testing System) (or equivalent) certificate (if your first language is not English)
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
A research proposal

As an applicant you must provide contact details for two referees, at least one of whom must be academic. Referees will be contacted in the event that you are invited to attend an interview.

Tuition Fee

Postgraduate research fees to be confirmed.

Living costs for Ipswich

793 - 1504 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Doctor of Philosophy.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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