Ph.D.

PhD Training program

Online Sessions include:

• Academic Writing( 30hs)
• Proposal Writing (2hs)
• Goal Setting and Time Management (2hs)
• Writing With Integrity (2hs)
• Resiliency in Revisions (2hs)
• Literature Review (2hs)
• Student/Supervisor Relationship (2hs)
• Stress and dysfunctional cognitions management (2hs)
• Individual mentoring (10hs)

Testimonial

"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all academic staff of the UoB in Greece for their deep commitment and commendable work and effort toward the PhD program. I have been a part-time PhD student for the last 4 years in NYC and all through the academic year, all staff has ensured that the program runs smoothly, our questions are answered promptly and the timetables put forward are always flexible and feasible.

This commitment has also been true during the challenging time of the pandemic. I have personally witnessed the commitment of the academic staff and the immense care towards all students of the program. As a matter of fact, we have been able to achieve our educational goals through your tireless efforts. 

I would like to pay a special tribute to Dr. Anna Bougia, without her great contribution towards helping the students, this PhD program would not be feasible. Her individual guidance towards us, as well as guiding the integrated efforts of other academic staff members of the college, has accelerated the progress we have made in our PhD."

Mavolis V.

"Pursuing my PhD has been an immensely rewarding challenge. The program expanded my knowledge and skills through rigorous and intensive research.  Under the guidance of dedicated professors and supervisors, I honed my critical thinking abilities and perseverance. Conducting original research to contribute to the field was a demanding yet fulfilling process.  Earning this doctoral degree took drive and determination, but also opened new opportunities, and for that I will always be grateful."

Dimitris Ch.

Curriculum

Doctorates are awarded to students who have demonstrated:

(i) the creation and interpretation of new knowledge, through original research or other advanced scholarship, of a quality to satisfy peer review, extend the forefront of the discipline, and merit publication;

(ii) a systematic acquisition and understanding of a substantial body of knowledge which is at the forefront of an academic discipline or area of professional practice;

(iii) the general ability to conceptualise, design and implement a project for the generation of new knowledge, applications or understanding at the forefront of the discipline, and to adjust the project design in the light of unforeseen problems;

(iv) a detailed understanding of applicable techniques for research and advanced academic enquiry.

Typically, holders of the qualification will be able to:

(a) make informed judgments on complex issues in specialist fields, often in the absence of complete data, and be able to communicate their ideas and conclusions clearly and effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences;

(b) continue to undertake pure and/or applied research and development at an advanced level, contributing substantially to the development of new techniques, ideas, or approaches; and will have:

(c) the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and largely autonomous initiative in complex and unpredictable situations, in professional or equivalent environments.

Research Subject Areas

• Accounting and Business
• Built Environment & Civil Engineering
• Community Studies
• Computer Science
• Education
• Engineering
• English & Creative Writing
• Health & Well-Being
• Information Systems
• Islamic Finance
• Law
• Mass Observation and Worktown Studies
• Psychology
• Sport, Performance, Recovery & Rehab
• Sport Sociology and Policy
• Renewable Energy & Environmental Technologies

Duration

3 to 4 years (full-time); 5 to 7 years (part-time).

Requirements

Normally, you should have at least an upper second class honours degree (2.1) or equivalent in a relevant subject. A postgraduate qualification and/or some research training or relevant professional development is desirable. You will be interviewed (this may be over the telephone or online for non-UK-based applicants). If English is not your first language you will also normally need IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent).

How to Apply
Before applying for a research degree you should contact New York College Postgraduate Research Director to discuss your subject specialism and the nature of the research that you wish to undertake. This will inform you of the types of specialism that we are able to support. You can visit the web pages of the academic area.

Your application folder should include:

• An application Form (download here)
• A recent CV
• Notarised copies of diploma(s) and transcript
• A research proposal (http://www.bolton.ac.uk/Research/Prospective-Students/Writing-a-Research-Proposal.aspx).
  
  All completed research degree application forms must be submitted to College admissions.

You must make all applications on the research degree application form following the instructions for submission on that form. Please do not make applications direct to the Research Coordinator or academic group concerned.

Application Deadline: 15^th of April

This is the date by which the completed application for admission, including the application fee, academic credentials and any additional materials must be received by the Admissions Office in New York College.

Proposal submission NYC: 15^th of May

This is the deadline by which PhD department/ Research and Quality Committee must receive final proposals. Feedback may be provided to improve the quality of the proposals.  

Proposal submission Bolton University: 30^th of May

This is the deadline by which all submitted proposals are sent to the University of Bolton.

UoB Decision Deadline: September

This is the date the University of Bolton announces decisions (acceptance/referral/rejection) of proposals to PhD applicants. Accepted students receive an offer letter. Conditional admission decisions may be made for qualified applicants on the basis of interim/unofficial documents received by this date.

Please note that all deadlines are subject to change at any time. It is advisable to apply early. Applications and materials received after the deadlines will not be considered.

SPRING Cohort

Application Deadline: 15^th of September

This is the deadline by which PhD department/ Research and Quality Committee must receive final proposals. Feedback may be provided to improve the quality of the proposals.  

Proposal Submission NYC: 15^th of October

This is the deadline by which PhD department/ Research and Quality Committee must receive final proposals. Feedback may be provided to improve the quality of the proposals.  

Proposal submission Bolton University: 30^th of October

This is the deadline by which all submitted proposals are sent to the University of Bolton.

UoB Decision Deadline: February

This is the date the University of Bolton announces decisions (acceptance/referral/rejection) of proposals to PhD applicants. Applicants will be notified by email when a decision is available, normally by 15th of February. Accepted students receive an offer letter. Conditional admission decisions may be made for qualified applicants on the basis of interim/unofficial documents received by this date.

Please note that all deadlines are subject to change at any time. It is advisable to apply early. Applications and materials received after the deadlines will not be considered.

Careers

PhD holders not only have become specialists in their chosen subject area but have acquired a set of transferrable skills and attitudes that make them highly sought after by today’s fast-developing and multinational employers. By completing a PhD you have proved mastery in critical analysis and problem-solving of the highest order, challenging long-standing view and providing alternative perspectives, project management, advanced research, leadership and mentoring skills as well as enhanced self-confidence, determination and persistence. 

PhD graduates are the ‘movers and shakers’ in their working environment, the ones that employers rely on for innovation and enterprise. As a part from the prestige of earning the highest academic qualification possible,  PhD graduates have more successful careers and increased earnings than any other graduate.