Overview

Bucks New University offers this Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. Although you study for both qualifications here at BNU, the degree is awarded by Staffordshire University.

Structure

To receive a PhD, you have to research a topic that we have approved and present a written thesis at an oral examination.
Your work should be an original contribution to knowledge, or an original application of existing knowledge.
Your thesis should be up to 80,000 words and demonstrate a sound knowledge and critical appreciation of the discipline.

Programme Structure

Research areas may include:

Education
Practice education
Environmental engineering
Aviation and tourism
Business and innovation
Computing and security
Art and design
Performance and media
Sociology and cultural identity
Nursing
Allied Health
Sport therapy
Coaching and performance pathways
Sport psychology
Psychology and criminology
Social policy and social work

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-02 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-16 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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88

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Disciplines

General Studies View 18 other PhDs in General Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply directly for the PhD, you should have:

A Masters degree awarded by a UK university, or
A Masters degree from a university overseas which is appropriate for the research you'd like to do, and which included training in research and the delivery of a research project.

If you don't meet the entry criteria, we could still consider you for a place. We’ll take into account the nature and scope of the work you’d like to do and might ask you for evidence of:

Professional experience
Appropriate research or professional experience at a postgraduate level
Publications
Written reports

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14600 GBP / year

≈ 14600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4800 GBP / year

≈ 4800 GBP / year

Living costs

High Wycombe

United Kingdom

700 - 1200 GBP / month

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

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