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MA • MA by Independent Study • MPhil • PhD • Creative Work
Doctor of Philosophy
The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is available either by Thesis or by Creative, Scholarly or Practical Work. Applications for PhD by Published Work will also be considered.
The degree of PhD is awarded to recognize the successful completion, under such conditions as are prescribed by Regulations, of a supervised programme of individual research, development or design, the results of which have been satisfactorily embodied in a thesis, and which:
- demonstrate an understanding of research methods appropriate to the field of study; and
- demonstrate critical investigation and evaluation of the topic of research; and
- constitute an independent and original contribution to knowledge; and
- demonstrate the candidate's ability to undertake further research without supervision. The text of the thesis should not normally exceed 80,000 words (excluding ancillary data)
Additional Information
The main De Montfort University website provides details of the PhD 
, including application procedures.
See the Contacts page for information on whom to contact at De Montfort University for enquires regarding the PhD degree.
page updated 15 September, 2008 12:39