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MPhil/PhD Psychosocial Studies at Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

An MPhil/PhD is an advanced postgraduate research degree that requires original research and the submission of a substantial dissertation of 60,000 to 100,000 words. At Birkbeck, you are initially registered on an MPhil and you upgrade to a PhD after satisfactory progress in the first year or two. You need to find a suitable academic supervisor at Birkbeck, who can offer the requisite expertise to guide and support you through your research.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: Seven years part-time, on campus; Four years full-time, on campus  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this MPhil/PhD Psychosocial Studies is a good master’s degree in a relevant subject in the humanities or social sciences, although we will consider an application from someone who has a first- or good second-class honours degree in one of these subjects. You will also need to submit a detailed outline of your research proposal, specifying its significance and originality. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Seven years part-time, on campus; Four years full-time, on campus

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