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Doctorate

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Level

8

Length

3+ years

Course style

Academic - researched based

Assessment

Research, submission of thesis and oral examination

Key facts

A Doctorate of Philosophy or ‘PhD’ is the highest level achievable at university and demonstrates a significant and meaningful contribution to a chosen research field. Completing a PhD involves devising and completing a research project, and sharing these findings with the academic community.

Where can they lead?

PhD earns the title ‘Dr’ and typically leads into research and policy roles within academia.