Doctor of PhilosophyPart-time

Psychological and Sociological studies MPhil/PhD/PhD by Published works

University of NorthamptonNorthampton, United Kingdom
Level
Doctor of Philosophy
Duration
MPhil: Full time 12 months - 3 years Part time 30 months - 5 years PhD: Full time 2 years - 4 years Part time 3 years - 6 years PhD by Published Works: 1 - 2 years
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Psychology
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
7.0 overall, no part below 6.5

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All of the Academic Divisions in the Faculty of Health, Education and Society invite Research applications from graduates in Sociology, Psychology, or similar disciplines. This MPhil/ PhD / PhD by Published Works programme offers an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills. Undertaking a Research degree is an exciting opportunity but can also be quite daunting as there are lots of stages to think about including application, arrival, admission, expectations, and progression to name but a few. At the University of Northampton, we believe it is important that, although our research students are working on individual projects, they are not working in isolation. We offer a range of opportunities for training and developing skills. You will be supported by a team of supervisors and ongoing peer support. Successful defence of the final thesis will provide you with the highest level of degree that any UK university can award; a PhD qualification is respected around the world and can offer an excellent opportunity for career progression in a range of fields. Application deadlines: October intake is 1 August and March intake is 11 December

Entry requirements

Degree2:1 · or above

English language requirements

IELTS7.0 overall, no part below 6.5

IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component including writing. We will also consider equivalent English language qualifications.

Fees

International students: £16,850

Start dates

October 2026 / March 2026

Application deadline

No fixed deadline — apply as early as possible. Applications close when the course is full.

Campus

  • Waterside Campus, Northampton, United Kingdom

Entry requirements for your country

40 countries

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Scholarships at University of Northampton

4 for this level
  • Alumni PGCE Bursary Award£500.00 (US$ 646)
  • Chevening Scholarships
  • Sir John Lowther Scholarship£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291) - £3,000.00 (US$ 3
  • The Chancellor's Fund£50.00 (US$ 65) - £750.00 (US$ 969)
All scholarships at University of Northampton

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TuitionGBP 16,850
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 32,236

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Where you will study

Northampton, East Midlands, United Kingdom

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