Sociology - MA, PhD
University of KentCanterbury · IELTS 6.5
GBP 19,300Per year
Doctor of PhilosophyPart-time
Public Administration and Policy PhD
University of BirminghamBirmingham, United Kingdom
- Level
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Duration
- 3 years full time or 6 years part time
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Social Policy
- Location
- United Kingdom
- IELTS
- 6.5 overall, no part below 6
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Overview
Advance your career with a PhD in Public Administration and Policy at the University of Birmingham. Benefit from expert supervision, interdisciplinary research, and a vibrant academic community.
Entry requirements
A good Honours degree in a relevant field
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 6 |
|---|
IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band by taking and successfully completing one of our English courses for international st
Fees
International students: £22,880 (full-time) / £11,440 (part-time)
UK students: £5,238 (full-time), £2,619 (part-time)
Start dates
September but other dates may be negotiated
Campus
- Online, Birmingham (Edgbaston), United Kingdom
If you studied in United States
106 countriesUniversity of Birmingham has not published doctor of philosophy requirements for United States. See other levels
Scholarships at University of Birmingham
18 for this level- Alumni Scholarship£2,000.00 (US$ 2,583)
- Birmingham Business School Masters Scholarship
- Carr-Smith Scholarship£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
- Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Taught Entrance Scholarships£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291)
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Change the figures to your ownTuitionGBP 22,880
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in total
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- 3
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- 4
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