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Law PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Whether you are planning a career as an academic within the education sector, or as a professional researcher within the public or private sectors, the Kingston University's Law PhD will develop your research skills, help you make an original contribution to your chosen field of enquiry and enhance your professional credibility. The Department of Law's expert academic team includes National Teaching Award winners and Fellows from the Higher Education Academy, as well as lecturing staff who combine teaching with legal practice.

What you will study

The programme is made up of individual supervision and as such can be extremely flexible to accommodate your needs. As a PhD student within the Department of Law, you will be expected to attend the University's research training sessions and a series of in-house training seminars run by the Department. The latter take the form of research 'masterclasses', where an experienced member of the Department leads a session intended to reflect on different aspects of conducting research in law. You are also invited to attend the Department of Law research seminars arranged for members of the academic staff. There is also a series of sessions on the Philosophy of Enquiry and a series of sessions on the Conduct of Enquiry. These non-compulsory modules, held with other PhD students and run by various members of the faculty, will help prepare you for your independent studies, and introduce you to the other students and staff in the department. The Department of Law is small and very friendly, and has a real community feel with other postgraduate students. There will be opportunities to engage with many members of staff beyond your supervisor.

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You should have: a first or second class honours undergraduate degree and a masters degree in Law or a law-related subject; and two personal references from academic referees confirming your suitability for the programme.

Kingston University is superbly placed for students to take advantage of London’s many activities and attractions, as well as being close to one of the largest employment centres in the world. Students at Kingston will be able to benefit from award-winning teaching quality during their studies and go onto join a global network of alumni across different industries and sectors upon graduation. There’s always a lot happening at Kingston... more

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We welcome applications from practitioners wanting to do practice-based or practice-led research. The practice may be in any field, for instance, fine art, art history, curating, design, engineering and technology, architecture, creative writing, musical composition, film, dance, and performance.   

For such a research project, the thesis should reflect a coherent research process, demonstrate a critical appreciation of the context of the research, its relationship to existing literature/practices and received opinion, and show that the research has produced an original contribution to knowledge. The relationship of this reflective commentary to the other forms of material submitted must be clearly articulated so that the work forms a single coherent body, considered collectively as the thesis. Within the thesis, the balance between the reflective commentary and the creative work, publications or equivalent plus the relative weighting given to each element, must meet subject-specific requirements and be agreed by the candidate's Faculty Research Degrees Committee.

The creative work must be undertaken as part of the registered research programme, not before. If you are interested in applying for a PhD that recognises previous work, please see our PhD by prior publication/portfolio .

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The programme is designed to provide a sound training in business research methods as well as a critical understanding of how organisations and their external environment are managed.

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Kingston University PhD Studentships, United Kingdom

Kingston University PhD Studentships: Kingston University is offering competitive PhD Studentships for an October 2024 start. Up to 20 new studentships are available, including targeted awards for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic students and Kingston University alumni. Explore our research areas and be part of our international reputation for high-quality, innovative research.

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Study Area: Explore our research areas across faculties, including Kingston School of Art, Business and Social Sciences, Engineering, Computing and the Environment, and Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care, and Education .

Scholarship Description: Kingston University is investing in up to 20 PhD Studentships for October 2024, offering fully-funded, partially funded, and fees-only options. Home and international students are welcome to apply. Specialized studentships for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic applicants and Kingston University alumni are also available.

Eligibility: PhD and Professional Doctorate candidates are eligible. Funding is open to EU Students, International Students, Self-funded Students, and UK Students.

Required Documents: Applicants must submit a Studentship Application Statement, curriculum vitae, research proposal, academic transcripts, and reference letters.

How to Apply: Visit our website for comprehensive application details. Apply by Wednesday, 6 March 2024 (GMT midnight). Late applications will not be considered.

Last Date: Wednesday 6 March 2024 (GMT midnight)

Note: Kingston University values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. For inquiries, contact KU Graduate Research School. Join us in shaping the future through groundbreaking research.

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The Kingston DBA is one of the first of three DBA programmes globally to receive accreditation from the Association of MBAs. It offers those at senior management level the opportunity to build upon their MBA or business-related masters qualification and develop professional excellence through a programme of study that is both academically challenging and professionally relevant. The Kingston DBA offers those at a senior level, whether in business, academia or the public sector, the opportunity to develop professional excellence through an academically challenging and professionally relevant programme of study. The programme is designed to extend your knowledge of leading-edge business management issues and enable you to develop a high level of skill in areas such as business research, as well as gaining a multi disciplinary perspective on complex management issues. The programme also focuses on personal and professional development skills, increasing your powers of critical self-reflection and enhancing your competence. The Kingston DBA offers the unique opportunity to obtain an MSc in Management and Business Studies Research as part of your progression through the programme.

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules. Year 1 structure * Research Design and Data Collection * Foundations of Data Analysis and Reporting * Advanced Qualitative Research Methods * Advanced Quantitative Research Methods * Professional Development * Research in Business Practice Year 2 structure * Research Colloquium * The DBA Proposal * Professional Development * Research in Business Practice * Business Research Workshops Year 3 structure * Research Colloquium * Professional Development * Professional Development Portfolio * Research in Business Practice * Business Research Workshops Year 4 structure * Research Colloquium * Professional Development * Professional Development Portfolio * Research in Business Practice * Business Research Workshops

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Entry to the Kingston DBA is normally conditional on possession of all of the following: * a masters-level degree, either an MBA or a specialist MA or MSc in a business related area (eg Marketing MA); * evidence of substantial senior management or professional work experience, including within the academic profession, at a significant level or responsibility; and * one academic and one professional reference, both of which must be received before the selection procedure can take place. In exceptional cases, if you do not meet all of the above selection criteria you may still be considered provided you can demonstrate outstanding qualities in terms of: * your managerial or professional experience; * the intellectual capacity to deal with the demands of the programme; and * the personal benefits that you could gain from your participation in, and contribution to, the programme. Suitable candidates are invited to attend an interview at which you will make a presentation. This should: * map out the way that the DBA relates to and will help your professional development; and * demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of current thinking in one or more areas of management. Holders of non-UK degrees will be subject to the University's normal entry procedures for equivalence of qualifications. If you are in any doubt as to your candidacy, you are welcome to contact the doctoral programmes co-ordinator for an informal discussion. International students All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with special conditions in all elements. Please make sure you read our full guidance about English language requirements, which includes details of other qualifications we'll consider. Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements may be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course. Applicants from one of the recognised Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Kingston University (UK)

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What is a PhD?

A PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is the most common type of doctoral degree and the highest level of academic qualification you can achieve. Completing a PhD confirms that you have made a meaningful contribution to your chosen research field.

A PhD degree typically involves researchers/ students independently carrying out an original research project under the direction of supervisory team, before written up as a Thesis.

Entry Requirements

ESOFT Metro Campus offers the opportunity to study for the highest academic award, PhD, in Sri Lanka by enrolling as researcher with the Kingston University_London, UK This allows registered students to undertake research study alongside work and family commitments at ESOFT in Sri Lanka

You will normally need a postgraduate masters degree in a subject relevant to your proposed research programme. We may consider applicants with a first/upper second class honours degree or equivalent in related field.

In exceptional circumstances, we may consider you for admission to a research degree without the conventional qualifications. If you have substantial relevant professional experience, including publications or written reports, the Kingston University will consider these as a potential alternative basis for an application for admission to a research degree programme.

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A PhD will typically take four to six years of part-time study.   Initially, your admission will be provisional and subject to formal confirmation after your first year of study.

Word length for the PhD thesis varies according to discipline, and is about 40,000 words for computing, IT and engineering, or 80,000 for other subject areas. On completion it will be the subject of an oral examination, in which you will show how you have:

• Critically investigated your area of research; and
• Made an independent and original contribution to knowledge.

The exclusive British PhD programme available in Sri Lanka encompasses registration as overseas-based researcher, engaging in a part-time mode study. This unique initiative provides researchers with direct international exposure as the supervisory team led by Kingston University expert/ experienced staff.   Furthermore, the programme mandates attendance at annual training sessions organised by the Kingston University, and regular meeting with the supervisors.

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  For 2024/25 academic year LKR 800,000 + USD 2,000. Additional bench fees may be charged for certain research programmes.

An option will also be available to students enrolled on this programme to conduct part of their research at Kingston University subject to space availability, but they will be required to pay a KU published full international fee and applicable bench fee on pro-rata basis.

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• A student with a Postgraduate level (master’s degree or equivalent) qualification or 1st class honors degree or equivalent can join this program.

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Graduate students recognized with ‘three minute thesis’ awards for influential research.

KINGSTON, R.I., – April 22, 2024 – Three Ph.D. students at the University of Rhode Island have been recognized for their ability to communicate their research effectively to the public as part of URI’s inaugural Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Each student who entered the competition was challenged to present the content and contributions of their research in a 3-minute “ elevator pitch ” that attempted to  capture the attention of a non-specialist audience in a vivid, cogent, jargon-free style – without reverting to academic language – while relying on only a  single static slide as a visual aid.  

“An 80,000 word Ph.D. thesis would take 9 hours to present.  Your time limit… 3 minutes” according to the University of Queensland , which founded the 3MT competition in 2008.  3MT is now replicated at over 900 universities around the world.  “3MT cultivates students’ academic, presentation, and research communication skills, . . . and supports their capacity to effectively explain their research in 3 minutes, in a language appropriate to a non-specialist audience,” according to University of Queensland.

The finals of URI’s 3MT competition took place last month, in Lippitt Hall before an audience of nearly 100 spectators. Winners are: Sarah Davis, who is studying biological and environmental sciences; Md Abdullah Al Rumon, a student in electrical engineering; and Helani Singhapurage, who is studying physics.

“Graduate programs are the secret sauce that makes URI such a great place to study and work, and the Three Minute Thesis competition was an incredible opportunity to showcase the innovative work that our graduate students do every day,” said Professor of Chemistry and Graduate School Dean Brenton DeBoef.

Davis’ first-place presentation, “A Crab’s Eye View of the Plastic Pollution Crisis,” about the New England native Jonah crab, highlighted the urgent threat that pollution poses to ocean life. 

According to Davis, the greatest threat to this species is the level of plastic pollution in the ocean. When the plastic refuse breaks down, becoming microplastics, ingesting these synthetic materials becomes unavoidable for ocean-floor scavengers like crustaceans. 

Second-place winner Al Rumon, wrote his thesis on a device that would more efficiently monitor the vital signs of infants in neonatal intensive care units. His “smart belt” device is a “softer” non-invasive way to gather essential medical information from infants and newborns in delicate conditions. 

Current standard equipment for taking vital signs in infant intensive care units is composed of equipment, including leads for monitors and tubes that are fastened directly to the baby’s skin, which has many drawbacks, says Rumon. Not only can the wires damage or irritate the skin of a newborn, causing bleeding and contact dermatitis, they can prevent the baby from moving freely, making it more difficult for mothers and nurses to hold them. Al Rumon’s belt design is simpler than what exists now for taking vital signs. An article on the $2.6 million grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health to al Rumon and the team developing this device was featured in Rhody Today on Oct. 19, 2023.

Singhapurage, was voted winner of the people’s choice award by the audience, for her research in the field of physics. Singhapurage’s thesis explores light refraction on the microscopic level, and compares the refractions of different kinds of light on different materials by measuring the vibrations emitted. 

Studies of this sort have been conducted before, but Singhapurage’s methods of light and vibration measurement allowed her to discern minute variations in the emitted frequencies that speak to the chemical differences of the material, and perceived differences in its color.

“Analyzing scattered light from Raman active vibrations of materials provides vital information,” Singhapurage said. “Ultimately, findings of my research will help to develop more efficient semiconductors and high-powered lasers.”

DeBoef, who judged the event, along with Jen Riley, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Vinka Oyanedel-Craver, professor and associate dean of research in the College of Engineering; and Christopher Lavan, associate vice provost for the advancement of teaching and learning, called the event a resounding success.

You can view the presentations of all the winners and see the list of the 10 finalists HERE

This story was written by Samantha Melia, a senior journalism and political science major at the University of Rhode Island and an intern in the Department of Marketing and Communications.