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The Department of African Studies and Anthropology (DASA) offers promising candidates the opportunity to carry out research in a centre of excellence in the study of Africa. 60% of our outputs were rated as internationally excellent in the most recent nationwide Research Assessment Exercise and we are currently recognised both by the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the Economic and Social Research Council funding bodies. We give all possible support to our researchers, developing the resources available at the University and encouraging an active postgraduate environment for the exchange of information and concepts.

The PhD - the most advanced research degree – leads to a dissertation of up to 80,000 words on a subject of your choice and under the expert supervision of an academic member of staff. You can study for a PhD on campus or by Distance Learning

Entry Requirements

International students
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Academic requirements

We accept a range of qualifications; our country pages show what qualifications we accept from different country.

English language requirements

Students can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways:

by holding an English language qualification to the right level
by taking and successfully completing one of our English courses for international students

Other Fees

Domestic fee in part-time - £1,998

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Study your MSc in Alcohol and Drug Studies at University of the West of Scotland (UWS), Paisley Campus.

Modules studied include: Understanding Substance Use and Addiction (Trimester 1), Change and Intervention Methods (Trimester 1) and Placement (Trimester 2).

Influences on behaviour change, including policy, legal, educational, psychosocial and pharmacological approaches will be examined. Current and emerging themes are paid attention and the evidence base scrutinised, including:

harm reduction
recovery
treatment within the criminal justice system
blood-borne viruses
mental health
child protection
The philosophy which underpins the course is that all drug problems, including alcohol or other related problems, involve an interaction between the drug, the individual and the environment, providing a critical perspective on substance use.

The evidence base for policies and interventions such as harm reduction and abstinence based recovery are also scrutinised. The course offers flexibility and can be studied full-time or part-time via distance learning.

The Pg Certificate is studied part-time over one academic year while the Pg Diploma can be studied full-time over one year or two years part-time. Entry to the Masters’ research project is based on successful completion of the Pg Diploma; it can be studied in Trimester 3 during the summer, or in Trimester 1 and 2.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold a relevant degree (any social science; medicine; health; law; social work).

Applications will also be considered from those with a degree in another discipline or other professional training plus three years’ experience of working with alcohol and/or drug-related issues. Such applicants will be required to complete written work in order to demonstrate their academic ability.

Other Fees

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The Department of American and Canadian Studies offers promising candidates the opportunity to carry out research in one of the most dynamic institutions in Britain. We give all possible support to our researchers, developing the resources available at the University and encouraging an active postgraduate environment for the exchange of information and concepts.

The Department of American and Canadian Studies has a vibrant and fast-growing postgraduate community. The Department draws on the research interests and projects of our staff in postgraduate teaching and on contributions from staff in allied Departments at University of Birmingham.

The MA by Research programme requires you to prepare a dissertation of up to 40,000 words on a topic of your choice, for which an academic staff member will provide expert supervision.

The PhD – the most advanced research degree - leads to a dissertation of up to 80,000 words on a subject of your choice and under the expert supervision of an academic member of staff.
You can study for a PhD on campus or by Distance Learning.

We have recognised research strengths in the fields of urban culture and representation, US foreign policy and intelligence services, literary and cultural studies, film and visual studies and African American studies. Staff contribute to joint initiatives in the presentation of research, notably through electronic publishing and the development of websites, and we work with staff in allied departments across the University so that you benefit from an interdisciplinary approach to teaching.

At Birmingham you also have the option of studying languages, free of charge. Almost no other UK University offers you the opportunity to learn the intense graduate academic language skills which you may need to pursue your research.

Entry Requirements

International Students
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Either: A four year Bachelors degree (first class or very good upper second class)

Or: A three year Bachelors degree (first class) from recognised institutions in India.

English language requirements
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Students can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways:

by holding an English language qualification to the right level

by taking and successfully completing one of our English courses for international students

Other Fees

Domestic fee for part-time - £1,998

Notes

Part time duration for domestic students - 36 months

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The Department of American and Canadian Studies offers promising candidates the opportunity to carry out research in one of the most dynamic institutions in Britain. We give all possible support to our researchers, developing the resources available at the University and encouraging an active postgraduate environment for the exchange of information and concepts.

Entry Requirements

English language requirements
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Students can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways:

by holding an English language qualification to the right level

by taking and successfully completing one of our English courses for international students

Other Fees

Domestic tuition fee for part-time students - £1,998

Notes

Duration for part-time students - 72 months

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The Master of Laws (LL.M.) in American Legal Studies meets the needs of international attorneys who wish to be trained in American law. Designed for graduates of accredited institutions outside the U.S. who have already earned a JD-equivalent law degree, Regent's LL.M. in American Legal Studies offers students a rigorous academic experience plus the unique benefit of studying American law from a Christian worldview with a U.S. News & World Report leader in online education.

In addition to our standard courses in American law, LL.M. students may take courses in many different areas, including but not limited to corporate, commercial and transactional law; constitutional law; public law; alternative dispute resolution; intellectual property law; family law; and criminal law and procedure, among others.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should possess a JD-equivalent degree and must be able to prove that the degree qualifies them to practice law in their home country or that they are eligible for licensure.

International applicants
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For international students in which English is not the primary language of their country, either the TOEFL®, PTE Academic® or the IELTS® exam must be taken to demonstrate one's effectiveness with the English language.

TOEFL

Computer-based - 233
Internet-based - 90
Paper-based - 577

PTE - 61
IELTS - 7

Other Fees

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