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PhD Security, Conflict and Human Rights

University of Bath

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Bath

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 years

Course summary

This course brings together research perspectives from disciplines such as political science, sociology and psychology, as well as interdisciplinary perspectives such as gender studies and international development. You will complete a significant piece of research that aims to enable you to contribute to the academic community. This thesis is typically up to 90,000 words. Deepen your professional and analytical skills to tackle political, ethical and practical tensions in the fields of security, conflict and human rights. Most students complete this programme in 4 years. You cannot take less than 2 years to finish your research and the maximum time you are allowed is normally 4 years.

Assessment description

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.

Application deadline

31 July 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 22,400per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Bath

University of Bath

University of Bath

  • University League Table

    8th

  • Campus address

    University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AY, England

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The university's community comprises over 20,000 students. Around one-third come from outside the UK, representing 152 nationalities from around the world.
The International Support Service offers an international orientation programme and mentoring scheme to help students settle into life in the UK.
University of Bath alumni can be found contributing positively in countries worldwide. Many continue their association with Bath long after graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

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  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    167 74%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    89.0 89%

    4th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    68th

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  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    188 85%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    91.0 91%

    3rd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    18th

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