Newcastle upon Tyne,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne United Kingdom | Northumbria University
Northumbria University
|
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
14,984
(c. USD19,993.15)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The PhD Program empowers students to pursue an independent research path leading to original doctoral-level contributions in their selected discipline. This rigorous academic journey pushes participants to peak intellectual performance while expanding their career prospects through scholarly and professional growth.
The program's key objectives include:
Cultivating advanced research capabilities through comprehensive study and personal development.
Mastering specialized research methodologies and investigative approaches.
Generating exceptional scholarly work that showcases analytical rigor and novel insights.
Completing an extensive research dissertation (approximately 80,000 words).
Students progress through structured annual milestones, including Project Approval and Annual Progression reviews, applicable to both full-time and part-time study paths.
Northumbria University maintains a strong reputation as a research-intensive institution with professional orientation and global academic standing. Recognized for its research impact, the university ranks among the UK's top 50 institutions for research power in the Times Higher Education rankings, based on Research Excellence Framework outcomes.
Discover more about Northumbria's research environment and doctoral programs by clicking here.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A minimum of a 2.1 honours degree, or a Masters (preference for Merit or above), or APEL evidence of substantial practitioner achievement.
A 1000 word research proposal, outlining your area of research, please note that even if you are applying for a specific research vacancy with a pre-defined research proposal, you are still required to write a proposal expanding on the provided description of the project. For guidance on writing your research proposal, please see here. Applied Sciences studentships do not require submission of a proposal, please refer to the studentship advert for further information.
International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with component 6.0 in each component (or approved equivalent*). Applications to the Faculty of Business and Law also require a writing component score of 6.5.
A 1000 word research proposal, outlining your area of research, please note that even if you are applying for a specific research vacancy with a pre-defined research proposal, you are still required to write a proposal expanding on the provided description of the project. For guidance on writing your research proposal, please see here. Applied Sciences studentships do not require submission of a proposal, please refer to the studentship advert for further information.
International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with component 6.0 in each component (or approved equivalent*). Applications to the Faculty of Business and Law also require a writing component score of 6.5.
Tuition
GBP
14,984