Doctoral College
Source: https://www.bath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-research/phd-global-challenges-transformations-part-time/ Parent: https://www.bath.ac.uk/courses/doctoral-programme/department-of-social-policy-sciences-postgraduate-research/
Global Challenges & Transformations PhD
Most students complete this programme in 6 to 8 years part-time
Research contemporary global challenges connected to geopolitics, economic and social inequalities, and mobilities within and across borders.
This course is well-suited to those interested in analysing the diverse experiences and impacts of current global challenges from an interdisciplinary perspective. You will develop a systematic understanding and critical appreciation of research in social and political enquiry and the way they can be applied for investigating contemporary global challenges connected to geopolitics, economic and social inequalities, and mobilities within and across borders in an interdisciplinary way.
This programme is only available through the Southwest Doctoral Training Partnership. Applications open from October each year and close around January. More information is available to Study as a South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) student at Bath
If you are interested in a PhD on this topic but not through the DTP, then please apply for a PhD in the Social & Policy Sciences department.
You will start this programme in October.
Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
Your academic progress and general welfare will be monitored by your supervisor.
- Registration
- Induction
- Candidature
- Confirmation
- Research
- Writing up
- Give notice of intention to submit a thesis / portfolio
- Submission for examination
- Examination (Viva Voce)
- Examiners report
- Final submission of thesis / portfolio
-
Graduation
-
Doctoral skills online
- Doctoral skills workshop
- Research project
- Supervisory team
This programme includes a significant piece of research aimed at enabling you to contribute to the academic community through a large written thesis (typically up to 90,000 words).
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. Read more about professional development support.
For interdisciplinary pathways the Lead Supervisor will be from the applicant’s home institution and the second supervisor must be from a different discipline (a different sub-discipline is not sufficient; however, the second could still be from the same institution but a different discipline). The Lead and Second Supervisors must be employed at one of the SWDTP’s partner institutions – Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth or UWE Bristol.
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 MyDoctoralDevelopment workshops and courses will help you build your skills and help you succeed in your doctorate.
Read more about professional development support
- Dissertation
- End point assessment
- Thesis
- Viva Voce
If you wish to study for both the MRes and the PhD (the 1 + 3) you should apply for the PhD but indicate on the Application Form, that you also wish to study for the MRes.
Progression from the MRes to the PhD stage is dependent on achievement of a current average grade Masters (at the point of application) normally of at least Merit (60%) grade. Successful applicants must ultimately achieve both an overall average of at least 60% across the taught units/modules, and at least 60% for the dissertation component as a condition of their funding.
Most research students who ‘do a PhD’ register in the first instance as probationer for the programme of PhD. Confirmation of PhD registration is subject to your passing an assessment process, which normally involves submission of written work and an oral examination.
Candidates are expected to carry out supervised research at the leading edge of their chosen subject, which must then be written up as a substantial thesis.
The final stage of the PhD programme is the oral or viva voce examination, in which students are required to defend the thesis to a Board of Examiners.
Academic requirements
- At least a 2:1 degree in a social science subject (or)
- An equivalent degree in another subject, together with substantial relevant work experience
Underlying these conditions is a belief that students must bring a minimum combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience to the programme. Marginal cases are often dealt with at interview, and it is not uncommon for relatively inexperienced students to be asked to defer entry.
English Language requirements
You will normally need one of the following:
- IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 62 in any element
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 24 in all 4 components
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
References
Two references are required. At least one of these should be an academic reference from the most recent place of study.
Fees
Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student.
Learn how we decide fee status
Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all University of Bath students. If you aren't paying your fees in British pounds, you should also budget for possible fluctuations in your own currency.
Find out more about student fees
How to pay
Funding options
This programme is only available through the Southwest Doctoral Training Partnership. Information on the funding available can be found at Study as a South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) student at Bath.
Find funding for doctoral research
Payment options
You can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card or bank transfer.
- Programme title
Global Challenges & Transformations PhD - Final award
PhD - Mode of study
Part-time - Department
Department of Social & Policy Sciences as part of the ESRC South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) in economic and social science - Location
University of Bath\ Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY - Regulator
Apply for this Programme