Cardiff,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MPhil/PhD (Police Sciences) in Pontypridd United Kingdom | University of South Wales
University of South Wales
|
Pontypridd United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,900
(c. USD22,548.83)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
A PhD represents the highest academic degree, earned through completing an independent, groundbreaking research project that results in a comprehensive thesis (or equivalent submission) aligned with faculty expertise. Students can pursue this degree either full-time or part-time, either on-campus or remotely (when research conditions permit). Unlike taught programs, PhD studies involve no classroom attendance, focusing solely on research activities. The duration typically spans 3-4 years for full-time candidates and 5-6 years for part-time students, with weekly commitments averaging 35 hours and 12 hours respectively. Multiple pathways exist to obtain a PhD, tailored to applicants' prior research experience and publication records.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A UK 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent) or a UK Masters qualification in a relevant subject (or equivalent)
Appropriate, relevant qualifications/experience regarded by the University as equivalent
For direct registration for the award of PhD (without the need to 'transfer'), applicants will additionally hold one of the following,
A relevant UK Masters degree (or equivalent) with a significant research component in the same discipline area as the proposed research which included training in research and execution of a research project
Significant research and / or professional experience which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment
International applicants must evidence either a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (including 5.5 in reading and writing) or a recent Masters from an English speaking country.
Appropriate, relevant qualifications/experience regarded by the University as equivalent
For direct registration for the award of PhD (without the need to 'transfer'), applicants will additionally hold one of the following,
A relevant UK Masters degree (or equivalent) with a significant research component in the same discipline area as the proposed research which included training in research and execution of a research project
Significant research and / or professional experience which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment
International applicants must evidence either a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (including 5.5 in reading and writing) or a recent Masters from an English speaking country.
Tuition
GBP
16,900