Overview

Why the Humanities Research Degree MPhil/PhD programme at De Montfort University

Our research students have an excellent record of employment, with former students employed in postdoctoral and lectureship positions

In preparation for academic careers, the Humanities doctoral training programme offers advice on writing for publication, beginning to teach, presenting work and conference organisation

Our research students are currently working in areas such as sports history, minority cultures, the history of photography, film adaptations of literary texts, ekphrastic poetry, short fiction, textual scholarship and Shakespeare.

Key facts

DMU is committed to supporting the development of its Early Career Researchers. More information of the training and development available can be found throughout this section and details of those courses particularly aimed at Early Career Research staff can be found here. The development of research students rests with the Doctoral College.
Research is central to our mission at De Montfort University and is at the heart of our vibrant academic environment. Support for the training and development of our staff is a key objective within our Research Strategy and we aim to provide continuing professional development for researchers at all points in their careers.
The Research, Business and Innovation Directorate supports the needs of our research staff and included within this is support of training and development. The RBI coordinates with other Directorates and Faculties across the University with the aim of providing as broad a programme of courses and sessions as possible.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Training Needs Analysis

Formal Review

Annual Review

Progress Reports

Thesis Submission

The Viva Voce Examination

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- 12 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History General Studies Liberal Arts View 35 other Masters in General Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to be admitted as a candidate for a research degree an applicant shall normally:
Possess a UK Honours degree with at least an upper second class honours, or an academic or professional qualification which the University deems to be equivalent (eg. an overseas qualification); and
Demonstrate competence in the use of the English language to the satisfaction of the University.
For further details contact the DMU Doctoral College.

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Tuition Fees

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14675 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

4786 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time: £2,393 per annum for UK students

Part-time: £7,338 per annum for international students

Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Why the Humanities Research Degree MPhil/PhD programme at De Montfort University

Key facts

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Leicester

Funding

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