PhD Urban Studies

... United Kingdom
... University of Kent

Course Overview

You gain specialist knowledge in your chosen subject alongside core transferable skills. We ensure that you develop the skills and competences that employers are looking for including: research and analysis; policy development and interpretation; independent thought; writing and presentation, as well as time management and leadership skills. You also become fully involved in the professional research culture of the school.

A postgraduate degree in the area of sociology and urban studies is a particularly flexible and valuable qualification that can lead to many exciting opportunities and professions. Recent graduates have pursued careers in academia, journalism, local and central government, charities and NGOs.

General Eligibility

A good honours degree in the social sciences, an interest in the chosen topic area and a clear idea of your proposed thesis topic. In the case of research in health services and personal social services, we will also consider candidates with professional qualifications alone and/or relevant experience in the health service.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS (including IELTS Indicator) 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)

    TOEFL iBT 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R; 21 in W; 17 in L; 20 in S)

Programme Information
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Course Category

Education


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Campus Name

Canterbury


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 3 years & Part-time, 5 years


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Available Intake

September, January


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

Home full-time/part-time: TBC, EU/International full-time: £18000, EU/International part-time: £9000,


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