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University of Bath: Politics, Languages and International Studies

Institution University of Bath View institution profile
Department Politics, Languages and International Studies View department profile
Web https://www.bath.ac.uk/faculties/faculty-of-humanities-social-sciences/
Email doctoraladmissions@bath.ac.uk
Telephone 01225 385982
Study type Research

Summary

Develop as an independent and competent researcher, and gain a greater understanding of research techniques appropriate to your subject area.

During this course, you will conduct a major piece of independent and original research, following either the traditional or alternative (article-based) thesis route.

This programme is recognised as being part of the following ESRC-funded South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) Political Science & International Studies discipline-specific pathway.

You may start this programme at any time. Most students start in September.

Programme content Learning - Doctoral skills online

  • Doctoral skills workshop

  • Research project

  • Supervisory team

Research content The Doctor of Philosophy Degree provides the opportunity to research a topic in depth and to make a significant contribution to knowledge. You will be required to conduct supervised research at the leading edge of the field and write a substantial thesis.

The PhD programme aims to:

  • provide a framework within which you can conduct an original piece of research relating to your interest

  • facilitate your training and development as an independent and competent researcher, able to understand and use research techniques appropriate to your subject area and to be conversant with approaches used by other social scientists

  • help integrate you within a broader research community in the Department, the University and beyond

  • develop a range of skills that are relevant to academia but also beyond

  • enable you to think through how you can apply your existing knowledge and skills to different contexts and a variety of problems and to your future research activities.

Professional Development Professional development is a crucial element of doctoral study, not only in supporting your research but also as part of your longer term career development. Our DoctoralSkills workshops and courses will help you build your skills and help you succeed in your doctorate.

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Bath conducts high-quality research focussed on solving some of the world’s biggest problems and improving the societies we live in. Academics working within the faculty are active researchers, which means that as a student, you will benefit from the real-world experience they bring into their teaching.

The Faculty comprises of six departments:

By studying and researching with us you’ll be welcomed into a multidisciplinary, diverse academic community and a strong environment to pursue your master’s or …

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