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Qualification
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
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Location
UCL (University College London)
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
3 years
Course summary
About this degree
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) consists of a piece of supervised research, normally undertaken over a period of three years full-time. Assessment is by means of a thesis, which should demonstrate your capacity to pursue original research based upon a good understanding of the research techniques and concepts appropriate to the discipline. Initially, you will be registered for the MPhil degree. If you wish to proceed to a PhD, you will be required to pass an 'Upgrade' assessment. The purpose of the upgrade is to assess your progress and ability to complete your PhD programme to a good standard and in a reasonable time frame. It is expected that a full-time student will attempt upgrade within 18 months of registration.
Careers
Recent PhD graduates have gone on to work in a range of positions, mostly based in the Global South. These include lectureships in leading universities, postdoctoral research projects, international development institutions (e.g. Inter-American Development Bank, Asian Development Bank), government ministries and international non-governmental organisations. Others work in private consultancy firms.
Employability
Our programmes are practically orientated, providing students with the academic skills they will require after graduating but also with a wide range of real-world skills, e.g. report writing and public speaking.
Tuition fees
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University information
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University League Table
9th
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Campus address
UCL (University College London), Gower Street, London, Camden, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
13th out of 91 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 224179 80%9th
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.16 79%37th
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Entry standards
/ Max 200163 81%5th
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/ Max 10096.0 96%1st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.97 74%14th
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