PhD Philanthropic Studies at University of Kent

Programme overview

A doctoral programme in Philanthropic Studies at Kent's Centre for Philanthropy, a leading centre of philanthropy research, teaching and public engagement. Supervisors have a background in philanthropy practice before moving into academia, and part-time and overseas-based candidates can be supervised.

Department: Centre for Philanthropy | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Intake: September, January | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students complete an independent doctoral thesis in philanthropic studies under a supervisory team, and are members of the Graduate School and Graduate and Researcher College with dedicated study space.

Career pathways

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK typical offer 2.2 or above. A good honours degree or MA, with significant emphasis on how the applicant's previous study and any relevant professional experience relate to their reasons for study. International applicants: English language at a high B2 on CEFR (Very Good level); for example IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 67 overall with at least 59 in each sub-test, or a degree from a UK university or a majority English-speaking country. Part-time study is not available to applicants who need a student visa unless the course is distance or blended learning with no on-campus provision.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). UK postgraduate research fee for 2027/28 not yet set by Research Councils UK; guide figure for 2026/27 full-time as published; full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September, January

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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