PhD Postgraduate Research in Humanities

Program Overview

The PhD in Humanities at the University of Wolverhampton offers a wide range of research areas, including history, literature, and social sciences. Students complete core modules in research skills and historiography, and conduct an in-depth research project under expert supervision. Graduates develop research expertise and transferable skills for careers in academia, government, cultural heritage, media, and private companies.

Program Outline

Outline:

Research Areas:

• The School of Social Sciences and Humanities offers a wide range of research areas for PhD study within the humanities:
• History,
• English Language and Literature,
• Social Sciences,
• Linguistics,
• Creative Arts,
• Classics and Archaeology
• Philosophy
• Political Science and International Relations
• Law
• Sociology and Criminology
• Geography, Anthropology, and Politics.

Coursework:

• Students are required to complete two core modules:
• Research Skills:
This module provides the necessary foundation for successful research, covering topics such as research methods, writing, and presentation skills.
• Historiography and Theory in the Humanities: This module provides an overview of major theoretical perspectives in the humanities and introduces students to important historical and theoretical debates.

Structure

• Full-time: 4 years
• Part-time: 8 years
• Students will carry out an in-depth research project under the supervision of an expert academic advisor.
• The program involves regular research meetings with supervisors, seminars, and conferences to present and discuss their work with other academics and students.

Assessment:

• Thesis: The research project culminates in a written thesis of at least 80,000 words, with original contributions to the field of research.
• Viva voce examination: Students defend their research work in an oral examination with an external examiner and their thesis supervisor.

Teaching:

• Supervisors: Students receive individual support from a team of experienced faculty members and research supervisors.
These advisors provide guidance and mentorship throughout the program, offering expertise and feedback as students develop their research.
• Seminars and Workshops: Regular research seminars, workshops, and other events provide opportunities for intellectual exchange with other students and academics within the School, University, and broader research networks.
• Visiting Speakers: The School hosts regular visits from internationally renowned academics and experts, who share their knowledge and engage in discussions with students and staff.

Careers:

• Graduates of the PhD in Humanities are equipped with research expertise and transferable skills that can open doors to various careers within and beyond academia, including:
• Academia:
Graduates may pursue careers as researchers, lecturers, or professors at universities or other educational institutions.
• Government and public policy: Graduates can use their research skills to inform government policy decisions and work for various organizations in areas such as cultural heritage or foreign affairs.
• Cultural heritage sector: Graduates may contribute to the preservation and interpretation of cultural heritage in museums, archives, or libraries.
• Media and communications: Graduates can find opportunities in the media industry as journalists, editors, or researchers.
• Private companies: Graduates' research and analytical skills are valuable to private companies in various industries like marketing, consultancy, or research and development.
• The transferable skills gained during the program, such as critical thinking, writing, communication, and research, are valuable assets for various professional pathways in which advanced analytical, research, and writing skills are required.

Other:

• Funding Opportunities: The University offers several financial aid opportunities for research students:
• Government loans for postgraduate research
• Postgraduate Research Loyalty Discount for those progressing from undergraduate or master's programs within the University
• Research Councils funding
• University Research Studentships
• Additional Information: The PhD program also welcomes applicants from professional and practice-based backgrounds in addition to those with traditional academic qualifications.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

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