PhD - Faculty of Science & Technology
From Archaeology & Anthropology to Environmental & Biological Sciences, Technology, Assistive Technologies, Design & Engineering, or Psychology & Security, research within the Faculty of Science & Technology is world-leading.
By undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy with us you will become part of our thriving research community. All our doctoral researchers have dedicated spaces to undertake their studies; and we provide varied opportunities for our research community to socialise, study and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration. All our doctoral researchers are included in the full range of activities and seminars run by the Faculty's wider research community.
Campus Information
Talbot Campus
Talbot Campus is where the majority of our Faculties are located and is also where you'll find the main university facilities, such as The Sir Michael Cobham Library, the Student Centre and SportBU - a fully equipped sports centre and gym. There are many study spaces where you can work in groups or individually within the library and the Student Centre, as well as in the Purple Lounge.
Lansdowne Campus
Our Lansdowne Campus is just a few minutes' walk away from Bournemouth town centre. It's home to our Faculty of Health & Social Sciences and where you'll find the Executive Business Centre (EBC), the facility used by the Bournemouth University Business School to deliver some of its postgraduate courses.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
A research degree can open new career opportunities in commercial research and development, consultancy, or could lead you to starting your own business.
You may alternatively consider a career in academia. You may wish to undertake research to contribute to your knowledge of a specialist subject, or develop your employability by enhancing your skills in project management and analysis.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 year post study work visa
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Bangladesh
- You need a Master’s of Philosophy (MPhil) from a recognized Bangladeshi institution to be considered for a BU research program.
Entry requirements for Indian students
- You need any postgraduate degree to be considered for a BU research program.
Entry requirements for Nepalese
- You need a Master’s degree, following a four-year Bachelors's degree, to be considered for a BU research program.
Entry requirements for Sri Lankan students
- ?You need any postgraduate degree to be considered for a BU research program.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
68000 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A