Someone mentioned the University of East London recently, and how they're planning to offer PhD programs by distance soon. I don't remember which thread (or even which forum, actually) but it prompted me to inquire with them for more information and I thought their response might be of general interest. So, anyone who wants to buy a pig in a poke can start this Fall. But seriously, it will be interesting to see what sort of programs they offer next year. -=Steve=-
Yeah, wasn't this discussed under the University of London thread in which we were discussing a new masters in social research? Perhaps I recall incorrectly though. Dave
*shrug* Maybe. It's not the University of London, though, so it probably warrants its own thread anyway. -=Steve=-
Yes, it looks like a very interesting program with some clear takeaways at each stage before one enters the M.Phil. Do you recall the meaning of 30 graduate units in the UK system? Isn't that about 6 semester units in the USA system? Dave
Right, it was covered in this thread: http://forums.degreeinfo.com/showthread.php?t=27087 I agree that it deserves it own thread too. It is very interesting to see how it goes... particularly cost and programmes offered.
What is in a bit of a London fog for me are what disciplines can one pursue in said M. Phil. or Ph.D. programmes? Dave
I seem to recall one academic year in the IK, when studying full time, it is 120 credits. 30 UK credits may be (I am not intending to give an exact answer) about 7/8 US semester houts or 11/12 quater-hours assuming that a full time academic year in the US is 30 semester credis or 45 quarter credits.
I forgot I came here to add a PhD that can be taken in in many fields from business, economics, education, socia lsciences, journalism to humanities (as long as it has an Information and Knowledge Society component) is fully available by distance education at the Universitat Oberta de Cataluña. Their degrees are as valid and legitimate as any other in the European Union including of course those conferred by the University of East London. I think you may need to have some knowledge of Spanish, but homeworks and assignment and the thesis can be written in English. They have a couple of world known scientists working with them, such as prof. Manuel Castels who is a full professor at UCLA and now retired in northern Spain. The program is about 6,000/7,000 dollars (it is heavily subsidized by the Catalan and Spanish governments). You will have to go to Barcelona to present your thesis, but I guarantee you it is a cheap flight from the US and you won't regret your visit. There are currently a number of Americans working in that degree (I know it because I have access to their virtual campus and I can see all the PhD students' profiles). Admissions is competitive but I think foreigners and especially Americans are given especial consideration for they add to their campus an international dimension. My wife studied with them. Oh, just in case, I have nothing to do with them. I live in Holland and am an engineer.
More info here: http://www.uoc.edu/web/cat/launiversitat/estudis/phd/doctorat_estudis.htm Looks interesting! Thanks for the tip! -=Steve=-
Yes, I think that is about right. A conversion of 30 UK credits to 7/8 US semester units/hours sounds about right for undergraduate work. I guessed that 30 UK credits equals 6 graduate US semester units/hours, because the increased difficulty of graduate (i.e., post graduate) work. I could be wrong with the conversion, but I think of everything in semester units. I even convert US quarter units into US semester units, so I can keep track of them... MVG, Dave
Yes, this does look like an interesting University. How about this masters program in international copyright? http://www.uoc.edu/masters/eng/master/law/intellectual_property/M_int_copy.html At 8,000 euros, it seems very reasonable, and potentiallly useful in global business / marketing. Dave