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An MPhil typically takes two to three years of full-time study, or four to six years of part-time study.
Guiding you throughout your MPhil study and successive milestones will be your supervision team, led by a Director of Studies.
The award of a Master of Philosophy requires you to demonstrate that you:
have engaged in enquiry which makes a contribution to knowledge within your field of study
can demonstrate a systematic understanding of the current state of knowledge within your field of theory and/or practice
show the ability to conceptualise, design and implement a project capable of contributing new knowledge close to the forefront of the discipline or field of practice
can demonstrate a sound understanding of the methodology and techniques of enquiry relevant to the discipline or field of study
have developed a capacity to form judgements of issues and ideas in the field of research and/or practice, and communicate and justify these to relevant audiences
can critically reflect on your work and evaluate its strengths and weaknesses.
The overall difference between a doctorate and an MPhil relates to the depth and sophistication of your research, rather than its length or duration.
An MPhil typically takes two to three years of full-time study, or four to six years of part-time study.
Guiding you throughout your MPhil study and successive milestones will be your supervision team, led by a Director of Studies.
The award of a Master of Philosophy requires you to demonstrate that you:
have engaged in enquiry which makes a contribution to knowledge within your field of study
can demonstrate a systematic understanding of the current state of knowledge within your field of theory and/or practice
show the ability to conceptualise, design and implement a project capable of contributing new knowledge close to the forefront of the discipline or field of practice
can demonstrate a sound understanding of the methodology and techniques of enquiry relevant to the discipline or field of study
have developed a capacity to form judgements of issues and ideas in the field of research and/or practice, and communicate and justify these to relevant audiences
can critically reflect on your work and evaluate its strengths and weaknesses.
The overall difference between a doctorate and an MPhil relates to the depth and sophistication of your research, rather than its length or duration.
Admission Requirements
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For a supervised PhD, MPhil or DPhil we expect that applicants will normally hold at least a 2:1 or a Masters qualification from a UK university or a degree of comparable standing from a university outside the UK. We also require a recognised English language qualification prior to making an unconditional offer. The Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences and the Faculty of Business and Law require a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 overall, or equivalent. Applications which do not meet the minimum criteria will not be considered.
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Master of Philosophy
Frenchay Campus, Bristol, United Kingdom
36 monthsProgramme duration
PhilosophyMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
MPhil
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
As an MPhil student, you'll undertake independent research culminating in the production of a thesis. Typically, you will have developed your own research proposal or will be applying for a studentship with a pre-approved project aim.
An MPhil typically takes two to three years of full-time study, or four to six years of part-time study.
Guiding you throughout your MPhil study and successive milestones will be your supervision team, led by a Director of Studies.
The award of a Master of Philosophy requires you to demonstrate that you:
The overall difference between a doctorate and an MPhil relates to the depth and sophistication of your research, rather than its length or duration.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
MPhil
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
As an MPhil student, you'll undertake independent research culminating in the production of a thesis. Typically, you will have developed your own research proposal or will be applying for a studentship with a pre-approved project aim.
An MPhil typically takes two to three years of full-time study, or four to six years of part-time study.
Guiding you throughout your MPhil study and successive milestones will be your supervision team, led by a Director of Studies.
The award of a Master of Philosophy requires you to demonstrate that you:
The overall difference between a doctorate and an MPhil relates to the depth and sophistication of your research, rather than its length or duration.
Admission Requirements
For a supervised PhD, MPhil or DPhil we expect that applicants will normally hold at least a 2:1 or a Masters qualification from a UK university or a degree of comparable standing from a university outside the UK. We also require a recognised English language qualification prior to making an unconditional offer. The Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences and the Faculty of Business and Law require a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 overall, or equivalent. Applications which do not meet the minimum criteria will not be considered.
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