Advanced Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences PhD

University of Bath

United Kingdom, Bath

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University of Bath

United Kingdom , Bath

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

RHSP-AFM02

Campuses

University of Bath - Claverton Down - Bath BA2 7AY

University of Bath Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY

Program Language

English

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Duration 4 year(s)

Advanced Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences PhD

About

Utilise expertise in quantitative methods from a range of disciplines to a higher level than is usually offered.

You'll benefit from insights from a number of disciplines and research groups, including social and policy sciences, economics, psychology and health.

Department of Education

Disciplines

Department of Social & Policy Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

At least a 2:1 degree in a social science subject (or)

An equivalent degree in another subject, together with substantial relevant work experience

Underlying these conditions is a belief that students must bring a minimum combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience to the programme. Marginal cases are often dealt with at interview, and it is not uncommon for relatively inexperienced students to be asked to defer entry.

English Program Requirements

English Language requirements

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 62 in any element
TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 24 in all 4 components

You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Fee Information

Fees and funding

Fees and funding information for Advanced Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences PhD

Fees

Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student.

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Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all University of Bath students. If you aren't paying your fees in British pounds, you should also budget for possible fluctuations in your own currency.

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How to pay

Funding options

This programme is only available through the Southwest Doctoral Training Partnership. Information on the funding is available at Study as a South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) student at Bath.

This is an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recognised programme, suitable for ESRC-funded 1+3 awards or subsequent +3 applications (MRes and PhD).

ESRC-funded students are able to claim (during their studies) for three additional allowances:

Overseas Fieldwork Allowance
Difficult Language Training
Overseas Institutional Visits

For more information on these allowances please see the ESRC Postgraduate Funding Guide. Please note that if you anticipate such activities you should outline the details in your application.

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