PhD/Research Courses PhD/MPhil Subject areas
Being a research focused university of international reputation, our academic departments offer research opportunities in more than 25 academic disciplines. To find a suitable research topic or course, please refer to our page: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/ applying/research
Eligibility
1. Academic – Entry onto our PhD/MPhil courses normally requires a postgraduate/Masters degree 2.English Language – To be eligible for our PhD/MPhil programmes, international students must satisfy English Language Requirements.
Course options
A. PhD Programmes To obtain a PhD you are expected to conduct independent research that will make an original contribution to knowledge about that particular subject and present this in the form of a thesis. At Bangor University you have two routes available; route 1 and route 2 (see opposite) B. MPhil Programmes An MPhil will usually take 2 years to complete on a full-time programme. Research at MPhil level should represent an extension of existing knowledge, although the demands of originality are less than that for a PhD.
C. MRes programmes The Research Master’s degree is more research-orientated than a normal taught Masters programme, usually consisting of 120 credits research and 60 credits taught (66%/34%). It is seen to be a good route into PhD level study. Eligibility criteria and application procedures are the same as for the general taught Master’s degree programmes.
Route 1:
The PhD Programme of Study (3 years and 1 year writing-up) If you satisfy the English language requirements for the PhD program and have already drafted your research proposal, then the programme will normally be of 3 years in duration. Candidates will undertake the research during the three years and submit the final dissertation at the end of the fourth year – which is designated for writing-up.
Applying for Phd/MPhil programmes
1. Select an appropriate research topic. Refer to: www.bangor.ac.uk/ international/applying/research, for more details 2. Prepare a research proposal
she would consider supervising your project. If the academic expresses his/her interest, you may then further discuss your ideas and develop a full PhD/MPhil research proposal. 4. Scan the following supporting documents: Bachelor degree certificate and transcript Master’s degree certificate and transcript English language test certificate (if undertaken) Academic reference/support letter Confirmation of funding/sponsorship (if applicable) Passport 5. Submit the online application with the supporting documents listed above using the following link: www.bangor.ac.uk/ onlineapplicationform
Route 2:
Four years – Combined English Language and PhD program If you DO NOT satisfy the English Language requirement for PhD programs AND/OR you need guidance for drafting your research proposal, then the 4-year combined English and PhD program will suit you.
3. Find a member of staff whose research interests broadly match your own. Contact them directly with a research proposal and ask whether he/
Route 1
Route 1
Route 2
I have a research proposal
I have met the English language requirements but don’t have a research proposal
I have not met the English language requirements and I don’t have a research proposal
Select a topic from the PHD vacancy and prepare your proposal around the topic (Route 1)
Select a topic from the PHD vacancy and prepare your proposal whilst studying at Bangor (Route 2)
Submit your application online at www.bangor.ac.uk/onlineapplication
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