Admissions to Doctorate degree programs and research degrees have some requirements and qualifying criteria. The applicant must submit an application form accompanied by some supporting documents required by the university. You can contact the school to know about them or visit their website to make sure you have all the requirements. Application forms are downloadable as well and be sure to read and understand all their requirements before submitting your application forms.

It is important to note that University of East Anglia also offers PhD by Publications and Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (ClinPsyD) with low residency option.

Duration and Process:
The period of study in the University of Anglia is 3 Years (full-time) and 6 years (Part-time). In some cases, the School Board can lessen the duration of the study, the period of the submission of the thesis may also be reduced. On the other hand, extensions for the course to be completed can also be granted, provided that it is recommended by the student’s supervisor. In these circumstances, the deadline for thesis will eventually be extended as well, but not over the whole period of the study program. Thesis must contain relevant study research and must be between 20,000 to 50,000 words in length.

Financial Assistance:
Funding from different organizations for research training and Doctorate degree programs are honored by the university. Some of them are:

• Economics Research and Teaching Studentship
• Economics and Social Research Council (ESRC)
• UEA Postgraduate Studentships for Research Degrees
• Centre for Competition Policy (CCP) Studentships

And other funding programs which support students in Economics

To apply for their Doctorate degree programs or other degree programs, a completed application form together with the required documents like the degree certificate for UK-based students, a portfolio of recent works, and outline of proposed study for Art and Design candidates. In addition to the standard requirements, foreign applicants must also present any English language proficiency certificate.

After the applicant submitted the application and other documents, it will then be sent to the designated selectors for consideration. From there, they will come up with decisions to either accept or reject you.

Please note that University of Dundee also offers PhD in History and Design with low residency option.

Duration and Process:
The standard length of study for full-time students for completing a Doctorate degree program (typically a PhD) is 3 years and 1 year for Masters by research. Students who choose to be on part-time basis will take longer periods to complete their course.

Financial Assistance:
The University of Dundee can grant scholarships to its students who can meet their criteria. Otherwise, there are other ways to get financial assistance, you can check the following for their requirements if you want to avail of the grants:

• Student Award Agency for Scotland
• Research Councils
• PhD Studentships
• Foreign Students can also get financial assistance through:
• Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme
• Fullbright Student Scholarships
• Commonwealth Scholarships in the UK
• Henry Lester Trust Ltd.

• School of Law and Criminology
• Business School
• School of humanities
• Entrepreneurial Management,
• School of Technology
• School of Education
• School of Art and Design
• School of Science
• School of Health
• School of Culture and Lifestyle
• School of Social Care and Therapeutic Practice

To qualify for a research degree program, the applicant must submit the application and fee assessment forms. The school also requires at least two academic references and proof of the English language competency. In addition, the applicant should be a first or second honor student in class or any equivalent qualification. A Master’s degree is an advantage.

The application can take from six to twelve weeks before the faculty can decide. A letter will be sent to inform the applicant if they have passed or not.

Please note, university also offers PhD by Published Works program. However to apply, you must be university employee or graduate of University of Derby.

Duration and Process:
Full time Doctorate degree programs are usually completed in three years while the MPhil only takes two years. If you will consider part time, an MPhil will take up to four years and six years for a PhD.  Students overseas are usually on full time basis.

The required length of thesis for Science, technology, arts and design is up to 30,000 words for MPhil and up to 60,000 words for PhD. In law, humanities, social sciences, and education, the required number of words for MPhil is 40,000 to 60,000 words and 75,000 to 100,000 words for PhD.

Financial Assistance:
There is an array of funding opportunities for postgraduates, and students can avail of any if they are eligible. Some of the funding organizations are the Economic and Social Research Council, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, and the Economic and the Arts and Humanities Research Council Funding.

The Mathematics department in this University has Post-graduate research programs in Numerical Analysis of Deterministic and Stochastic Functional Differential Equations. A Doctorate or Masteral degree on Philosophy is also available. These courses are research based and can be taken in full or part time.  Their research programs are composed of a wide range of topics that will suit anyone’s interests.

Admissions for Doctorate Degree programs usually require the applicant to be scheduled for an interview. The record of that interview will be sent to the Graduate School. Once he or she has passed the interview, the applicant will be asked to submit an application form together with some academic qualification documents such as the CV.

If approved, the Graduate School will send an offer to the applicant. If the application was rejected, they will inform the applicants through a letter. For research programs, the applicant must contact the university and speak with the academic staff. The application form will then be given. You can also download the application form but the submission can’t be made via online.  International applicants can apply in the department specifically designated for foreign applicants.

The first part of the application process is the pre-registration course. This will run for 6 months. The applicant will have to prepare their complete application requirements for MPhil or PhD registration. If they accept you, they will provide you with registration forms, these will be processed at once after being submitted.

Please note, University of Chester also offers professional doctorate in education with low residency option.

Duration and Process:
The length of full time course in MPhil is no less than one year. For part-time enrollments, it takes no less than two years to complete. For the Doctorate degree programs, full time will take up to two years and part-time will take no less than four years.

Financial Assistance:
Different funding for the student’s tuition fees are available through:  International Research Bursaries, European funding, University Bursaries, Gladstone Fellowships, and many more.  You can contact the University to give you more information about the funding that you can avail of and if you qualify.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Master of Philosophy(MPhil)
• Master of Surgery (MCh)
• MA (by Research)
• LLM (by Research)
• MSc (by Research)

To be accepted for PhD or MPhil, the applicant must be a second/first class honor or a holder of a Master’s degree.

For MD (Res) MCh (Res), the applicant must be registered with the General Medical council of UK and must have been practicing surgery or medicine for at least 3 years.
For MSc, LLM, and MA, the applicant’s first degree must be recognized by UK and must be a second or first honor.
In general, application for Doctorate degree programs can be sent thru email or snail mail. Schedule for an interview will follow after the assessment of your application. Just make sure that your forms are filled with complete information. Aside from the standard application requirements, foreign applicants are also asked to provide proof of competence in spoken and written English. There is a pre-exam briefing given to all the Doctorate degree program applicants. The briefings are designed to give applicants an outline of the examination process. After the examinations, a letter with recommendation from the Graduate research office will be sent to you, if you are approved.

Please note that apart from traditional PhD route, university also offers Professional Doctorate in Research for Professional Practice with low residency option.

Financial Assistance:
Make sure that you have enough resources to pay for your tuition fees and living expenses while you are studying. You can search for organizations which can help you fund your research. Some sources for funding are Company sponsorships, trusts and charities, University funded scholarships, loans, and Research Council Funding.

• The Milner Bursary
• The Diana Wade Memorial Awards
• The Arts and Humanities Research Council
• PhD Studentships and Bursaries

All candidates for PhD course at Central will be considered for financial assistance and their preceding experience or proposed research field can be used as qualifications.

The University’s Queen’s Campus in Stockton was inaugurated in 1992. And almost 2,000 students were enrolled there. In 2005, the university changed its name to Durham University although it was not very well agreed upon by many of the academic and student members of the school.  Moreover, with the addition of this Queen’s campus, the number of students has significantly grown.

Subjects and Admissions:
Durham University covers various Doctorate degree programs, research programs, and Master’s programs. The school’s subject areas are: Engineering, Chemistry, Business, Computer Science, Education, Geography, History, Government and International Affairs, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Anthropology, Law, Music, and many more.

One can apply for Doctorate degree programs through online application process. However, you must also contact them and make sure that you have all the requirements and have met their criteria for acceptance. The university will be in touch with you soon after they have evaluated your application and proposal.

Please note that apart from traditional PhDs, Durham University also offers  PhD by publications, Split-site PhD and  Professional doctorate in Theology and Ministry (DthM) with low residency options.

Duration and Process:
You can choose to study for Doctorate degree programs or Mphil for 1, 2, or 3 years (full-time basis) or 3 or 4 years for part-time. If you want to take up a PhD, they will require you to register with in one of their MA programs. These MA programs work as a research training degrees. MA courses require 50,000 to 70,000 words for its thesis projects.

Financial Assistance:
Durham University awards scholarships to students who demonstrate exemplary academic merit, but if you can’t avail this, there are still other ways that can help you pay for your studies. There are postgraduate loans available for eligible students, one is the Career development loan where you can repay the loan over an agreed time at a fixed rate. Studentships are also on hand such as the Clevening Scholarships and the British Council who provide financial assistance to deserving students.

The school provides a first-rate learning experience for Doctorate degree programs enrollees as well as other degree program students. The school’s environment is very conducive to studies and very accommodating to let the students reach their fullest professional and personal potentials. It is committed to providing its students with the latest and modern learning techniques to enable them to succeed in their chosen fields of study. To be able to qualify for Doctorate degree programs or other degrees in this university, you must be an honor student in a well-known university or at least from a comparable university. Application forms are obtainable online and must be completed before the set due date.

Please note that University of Cumbria also offers PhD in English, Education and Applied Social Sciences Research with low residency option.

Duration and Process:
The length of study for PhD is normally 4 to 8 years and 3 to 5 years for MPhil. Studies can be on a part time or full time basis to accommodate your available time for the study.
The length of the thesis required for the completion of the course are:

• PhD courses must be over 80,000 up to maximum of 100,000 words.
• MPhil courses only require around 60,000 words for the completed thesis.

Financial Assistance:
The University of Cumbria can accept students who avail themselves of the following funding organizations:

• Higher Education Funding Council for England
• The Medical Research Council
• Training and Development Agency for schools
• The Natural Environment Research Council

Different charities like the Leverhulme Trust, National Health Sercices, and European Commission are also recognized funding sources for students.

Subjects and Admissions:
As one of the best research universities, they offer Doctorate degree programs, which include MPhil, PhD, and MSc by Research.Their academic schools are: Cranfield Health, School of Engineering, Cranfield Defense and Security, and School of Management. Funded research studies are also being offered such as: Environment funded research, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Bioscience, Automotive, Security and defense, and Energy funded research.All applicants are assessed by the University’s Registry before being passed on to the School for consideration. Applicants are informed if they meet the admission requirements. However, applications without a research proposal will not be considered.

Also, a proof of competency with the English language is required.
To qualify for courses in Masters or Doctorate degree programs, you must:
1.Have passed a Cranfield Preliminary year
2.Be a first or second class honor from a UK university
3.have noteworthy working experience

Please note that apart from traditional route of PhD, Cranfield  university also offers professional or Executive Doctorate in business administration with low residency options.

Duration and Process:
The completion of any Doctorate program requires original research work done within a 3-year period. Students enrolled for an MPhil degree will be automatically transferred to the PhD degree after a year, if he or she has a satisfactory progress and has passed the oral examination.
In addition, a written thesis and oral exam about its contents are also required for both MPhil and PhD degrees.

Financial Assistance:
Full scholarships are given to qualified PhD students who are residents of UK or are EU nationals. The scholarship grants are usually tax free for 3 years. The grantee will be provided with full care support and money for overseas travel. Foreign students can also avail financial assistance from other organizations that are recognized by Cranfield University.

• Business and Accounting
• Business Information Technology
• Computing
• Construction
• Creative Industries (includes Creative Technology, Film and Video, Media Production, Music Technology, Photography, Radio, and Sound Technology)
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• End-User Support
• Enterprise
• Football Coaching and Performance
• Human Resource Management
• Information Communication Technology
• Information Technology
• Internet Computing
• Management and Business
• Marketing
• Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechatronic Engineering
• Multimedia Computing
• Network Management and Security
• Rugby Coaching and Performance
• Science in Civil Engineering
• Surveying

Admission to doctorate degree programs have different academic requirements based on the country you’re from, so it is a necessity to visit the university’s website for detailed information. Also, for international students, there are English language examinations that are required to prove the applicant’s English proficiency.
It is also important to mention that apart from traditional PhD route, university also offers PhD by publications. This PhD route can be right  path for those who are looking for PhD with low residency option.

Duration and Process:
The duration of study for doctorate degree programs can last from 33 to 60 months if the student is full time and 45 to 72 months if part time.

Financial Assistance:
Financial assistance is also offered by the university. They have the ESRC Standard Grants Scheme which offers funding of more than £100,000. Applications for the grant are assessed by the Research, Training and Development Directorate and then graded before the grants board decide on the funding.