| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
| 2024-06-01 | - |
| 2024-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
The PhD program in Social Sciences offers research opportunities in various areas, including Development Studies, Peace Studies, and Social Work. Students receive training, supervision, and peer support, and are required to submit progress reports and attend meetings to monitor their progress. The program also provides extensive training and development opportunities to enhance employability and research skills.
Program Outline
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- The School of Social Sciences invites PhD applications in various research areas, including Development Studies, Peace Studies, Psychology, Sociology and Criminology, and Social Work and Social Care.
- The research areas are broadly indicative, and the staff encourages creative and innovative approaches to issues.
- The program offers opportunities for training, developing skills, regular supervision sessions, and ongoing peer support.
- Students are required to produce detailed documentation with a timetable of further work to completion and attend a progress meeting between the 12th and 13th month of their registration.
- The documents required for the meeting include a three-page overview report on the study, a substantive chapter of the thesis, a research proposal, and a thesis planner.
- A further monitoring meeting can be held at any time following the Progression meeting, if the supervisor thinks it is necessary.
- The program includes extensive training and development opportunities through the Postgraduate Research Framework, tailored for research students to support their future employability and development as independent researchers.
University of Bradford
Overview:
The University of Bradford is a public research university located in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. It is known for its strong focus on research and its commitment to social mobility. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The university provides a vibrant student life experience with a range of clubs, societies, and events. Students can expect a welcoming and supportive campus environment.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Strong research focus:
The university is recognized for its high-quality research, with 77% of its research impact rated internationally excellent or world-leading.Social mobility:
The University of Bradford is ranked first in England for its impact on social mobility.Value for money:
The university's Distance Learning MBA is ranked the best value for money by the Financial Times.Excellent academic programs:
The university excels in various fields, including Physiotherapy, Forensic Science, and Children's Nursing.Academic Programs:
The university offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
Business:
The University of Bradford's Business School is recognized for its support of firms and students.Nursing:
The university provides financial help for nursing students.Computer Science:
The university has invested £600k in new computer science labs.Other:
The university also offers programs in various other fields, including engineering, law, and the arts.Other:
The university is a member of Yorkshire Universities and is a Stonewall Diversity Champion. It has also received the Athena Swan Bronze Award and the Queen's Anniversary Prizes.
Entry Requirements:
For the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy
- First or upper-second class degree of Bachelor at an approved university or institution
- A higher degree at an approved university or institution
- Exceptionally, candidates with lower than above but with experience and training as suitable preparation
For the degree of Master of Philosophy
- Degree of Bachelor at an approved university or institution
- Professional qualification approved by the Faculty Research Postgraduate Degrees Sub-Committee and suitable general education and training
- Exceptionally, candidates with less than above but able to give satisfactory evidence of having obtained adequate standard of knowledge may be accepted by the Faculty Postgraduate Research Degrees Sub-Committee
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Applicants who do not have English as a first language must obtain at least a 6.5 in their IELTS scores, or have completed a degree in which the language of instruction is English.
