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Master of Philosophy MPhil and Doctor of Philosophy PhD

Attendance
Full-time
Part-time
Fees
£10,500 (INT)

Overview

With a research degree from Middlesex University, you’ll explore innovative ways to tackle major academic problems – and make a new and original contribution to existing knowledge.

Why study MPhil Master of Philosophy / PhD Doctor of Philosophy at Middlesex University?

In essence, the main difference between an MPhil and a PhD relates to the contribution you make to existing knowledge on the research topic that you’ve selected. A PhD contributes new knowledge beyond what’s currently available whereas an MPhil contributes new understanding of existing knowledge, by way of a critical review or evaluation.

Expert supervision

A Director of Studies and at least one (second) supervisor from the University will conduct your research supervision. Often, an external supervisor is also involved.

Your supervisors will act as personal tutors, helping you to clarify your initial objectives, structure your research and develop supplementary skills. They also advise on subject reading, relevant taught courses, research seminars and workshops.

Academic support and guidance is constantly available, whether you work individually or as part of a team. There are regular research tutorials, plus seminars and meetings with research students, staff and guest speakers.

Course content

What will you study on the MPhil Master of Philosophy / PhD Doctor of Philosophy?

The MPhil/PhD programme allows for either a text-based research project, or for a mixed mode, visual research/textual research project:

  • For the mixed mode version, you’ll need an appropriate presentation of visual research and a text of up to 20,000 words (MPhil) or 40,000 (PhD).
  • For text only, the figures are 40,000 and 80,000 maximum.

Please note that all of our PhD students initially enrol on an MPhil and then transfer to a PhD degree.

Entry requirements

  • Qualifications

    We accept the equivalent of the below qualifications from a recognised overseas qualification:

    For doctoral research, applicants are expected to have at least one of the following:

    • An undergraduate degree, usually with class 2:1 or equivalent in a relevant subject
    • A relevant master’s qualification or equivalent evidence of prior professional practice or learning that meets the higher education provider’s criteria and guidelines for the recognition of prior learning for the purpose of meeting entry requirements for a programme (including, for example, the required amount of prior publications or other output specified for applicants for the award of PhD by published work)

    PhD

    • You must enrol onto the MPhil course and transfer to a PhD once you’ve made sufficient progress with your research. This is typically after 18-24 months

    To find out more about the qualifications we accept from your country please visit the relevant support in your country page. If you are unsure about the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest regional office for support.

    Visas and immigration

    You will not need a visa to study in the UK if you are a citizen of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. If you are a national of any other country you may need a visa to study in the UK.

    International students who require a Tier 4 Student Visa to progress on a course at Middlesex University must apply for study on a full-time basis. However, this course is offered part-time so you are eligible to apply on a part-time basis.

    Part-time study

    Changes to the Immigration Rules introduced in January 2018 now allows international applicants apply for Tier 4 visas for part-time postgraduate study (courses leading to a qualification at RQF level 7 or SCQF level 11 and above).

    Tier 4 students studying part-time are subject to certain restrictions:

    • no work (paid or unpaid)
    • no work placements as part of the programme
    • no dependants
    • no extending under Tier 4 in the UK. This includes Tier 4 applications to work as a Students’ Union Sabbatical Officer or for the Foundation Programme for postgraduate doctors and dentists
    • not eligible for the Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme

    *Please note that, if the course of your choice involves work experience, unpaid work, placements or internships, we will be unable to sponsor you to study a part- time course under the Tier 4 Visa.

    English language requirements for international students

    You must have competence in English language to study with us. The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components). We also normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification.

    If you don’t meet our minimum English language requirements, we offer an intensive pre-sessional English course.

    Interviews, entrance tests, portfolios and auditions

    Entry onto this course will require an interview.

    Fees and funding

    • The course is offered full-time and part-time. The fees below refer to the 2017/18 academic year unless otherwise stated.

      International students:

      Full-time students: £10,500 per year
      Part-time students: £5,250 per year

      Part-time study is only available via distance learning. Due to UK Government visa regulations, students from outside the EU cannot study part-time in the UK.

      *Course fees are subject to annual inflation so the total costs for part time study are shown here as a guide

 

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