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

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.

English
language qualifications, if required

Duration

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.

Thesis

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.

 Research
Fees

 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.

Intake Points

• October (latest start date mid-December)
• January (latest start date mid-March)
•  May (latest start date mid-July)

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

Required Documents

• CV