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Structured PhD (Business, Public Policy and Law) full-time and part-time

College of Business, Public Policy, & Law, J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

Course Code: PHDS-BPPL

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Course Overview

The Structured PhD is available as a 4-year full time programme and as a 6 year part-time programme (360 ECTS).

New entrants will normally register for the programme in September of each year.

Each student must obtain 30 ECTS through “structured” modules having a taught or “skills” component.  The thesis remains central to the award of the PhD. The remaining ECTS are derived from the research component.

Optional Modules:
Students select modules in consultation with their Supervisor and/or Graduate Research Committee from the catalogue of PhD modules

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Programmes Available

Structured PhD (full-time, four years)
Structured PhD (part-time, six years)

Entry Requirements

Masters degree to honours standard (or equivalent international qualification). Other evidence that signifies suitability for the programme.

Current research projects

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Find a Supervisor / PhD Project

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