PhD - School of Social Sciences and Humanities

... United Kingdom
... Aston University

Course Overview

Researchers in the School of Social Science and Humanities (SSH) is a multi-lingual, multi-, and interdisciplinary community, working across the humanities, arts, and social sciences, and bringing together a unique blend of internationally well-connected scholars. For the Research Excellence Framework (REF, 2014), the current system to assess the quality of UK research, SSH submitted to two panels €“ €˜Area Studies and €˜Modern Languages and Linguistics. The results released on 18 December 2014 ranked Aston amongst the leading institutions in the UK and achieved some particularly outstanding successes: Area Studies: 81% of the SSH submission has been judged as €œworld-leading or internationally excellent€. This is the 3rd highest percentage in the UK for this unit of assessment. Modern Languages and Linguistics: 60% of the SSH submission has been awarded the highest marks (4*) for research impact. This is the highest 4* percentage in the West Midlands and places Aston within the top 10 for this unit of assessment regarding impact. Area Studies: The submission is ranked 5th out of 23 institutions in the UK for Area Studies in the overall REF 2014 rankings. Modern Languages and Linguistics: 100% of the SSH submission to this panel has been awarded 4* or 3* for research environment, ranking Aston joint 1st in the UK for this measure.

General Eligibility

Possess a master's degree from a UK university or hold an equivalent qualification. Overall merit or equivalent, with merit in the dissertation, is normally required. Have the required skills and experience Submit a detailed research proposal (typically 8 to 12 pages) on a relevant subject.

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

  • IELTS Overall 6.5, Reading, Writing- 6.5 Listening, Speaking 6.0 Financial requirement You’ll need to show you have enough money to support yourself - unless you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your application. How much money you need depends on where you will be studying. You’ll need either: £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses inside London If you’re applying for the Doctorate Extension Scheme, and you’ve been in the UK for less than 12 months, you need to prove you have a total of £2,668 for courses in London, or a total of £2,046 for courses outside London. If you’re boarding at a residential independent school, you’ll need to pay boarding fees instead. The amount you need to pay will be on your CAS. London means the City of London and the 32 London boroughs.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Humanities and Social Sciences


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Campus Name

Aston University, Birmingham


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-time- 3 years, Part-time- 6 years


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Available Intake

October


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

Home: £4,500, EU/International: £14,250,


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