IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component)
a Masters degree with a research dissertation in a relevant subject
and
research training relating to your chosen subject area for a PhD direct
If you are applying for an MPhil or MPhil/PhD, you need a minimum 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject.
Additional information:
58-64 (minimum 51 in each component for UKVI purposes)
RPL is accepted on this programme
Excellent research opportunities await in the School of Humanities and Social Science. Work at the forefront of developments with leading experts.
Study full or part-time over one to seven years
Choose from a wide range of subject areas (see Details tab for more information)
Complete your research degree (MPhil/PhD) in a Faculty known for its internationally-acclaimed research
Explore scholarship opportunities
Benefit from expert supervision and researcher training
Enjoy excellent facilities and great employment connections
The programme route you undertake will depend on your qualifications and experience. Most of our students initially register for MPhil/PhD and go on to complete their PhD via successful progression from MPhil.
You can study for an MPhil full time over one or two years or part time over two to four years. Progressing from an MPhil (and including MPhil registration), you can study for a PhD full time over 33 to 48 months or part time over 45 to 84 months. If you are taking a direct route PhD, you can study full time over two to three years or part time over three to six years.
On joining LJMU you will be allocated up to three supervisors (including a Director of Studies) who will work with you during your studies. Progression monitoring is undertaken formally and informally by this team on an ongoing basis.
Each year, each Faculty provides the University Research Degrees Committee with a summative report on the progress of all its eligible postgraduate research students.
Throughout your studies, you will also have the support of LJMU’s Graduate School which offers expert advice and guidance to those enrolled on MPhil and PhD programmes.
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Explore the possibilities
Discover excellent postgraduate research opportunities in LJMU’s School of Humanities and Social Science and benefit from a prolific research and learning environment which is at the forefront of contemporary developments.
The School of Humanities and Social Science provides an ideal environment in which to expand your knowledge and horizons. Our dynamic, professional and experienced staff excel in innovative and exciting research which contributes to teaching and learning methods.
In the 2014 REF, 81% of research submitted by Communication, Cultural and Media Studies at LJMU was recognised internationally or considered internationally excellent. This research helps ensure that our learning is positioned at the vanguard of developments in the field and that you have an opportunity to study alongside leading experts.
Further your career prospects
LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2017) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
Studying for a postgraduate research degree enhances your employability in a number of ways.
As well as enabling you to focus on your specific areas of interest and expand your subject knowledge ready for employment in your chosen sector, a postgraduate research qualification enables you to take charge of your career path by demonstrating your contribution to an area of knowledge. It enhances your self-confidence and showcases your ability to work independently and ‘go it alone’.
According to a report by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), more than a quarter of graduates felt that their employment prospects were increased by their PG qualification. And when it comes to earnings, those with a postgrad qualification have been shown to earn an average of 24% more than those who leave education with an undergraduate degree.
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