PhD Philosophy in Manchester United Kingdom | The University of Manchester

Candidates MUST normally have; Bachelors (Honours) degree (or overseas equivalent) at 2:1 level or above in a cognate subject, and Normally a Masters degree at 65% overall average with minimum 65% in dissertation and with no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant cognate subject, preferably one with a substantial research methods component. Transcripts will be carefully scrutinised to ensure that applicants have the required background. Note; due to the volume of applications received each year, and limited spaces, regrettably offers cannot be made to all applicants who satisfy the academic entry criteria. All applicants who pass the initial assessment stage will be interviewed before any offer is confirmed. IELTS 7, including 7 in writing and with no further score below 6.5; TOEFL IBT 103 with 28 in writing and no further score below 25 in each section. All non-native English speaking students are required to do the English language assessment when they register in September. Any non-native English speaking student going away for fieldwork in an overseas, non-English speaking country required to re-take the English assessment when they come back to Manchester. All non UK/EU, non-native English speaking applicants must have obtained the minimum IELTS or TOEFL score in order to obtain a CAS for their visa.