- Doctorate
- 36 months
Doctor of Philosophy - Philanthropic Studies
University of Kent - Canterbury · Canterbury, United Kingdom
Tuition
£19,300
Submit by January 1, 2027 · 73 days left · starts January 1, 2027
Ask about this course- Length
- 36 months
- Starts
- January 1, 2027
- IELTS
- 6.5 overall
- Post-study work
- Available, as published
- Taught in
- English
- Cost of living (annual)
- £13,632
Overview
There is no better time to begin a PhD in Philanthropic Studies, and no better place to do it than with the Centre for Philanthropy at the University of Kent.
The academic field of Philanthropic Studies has grown rapidly in recent years, with demand for qualified PhD graduates outstripping current supply.
Whether students hope to embark on a research career, a teaching career, or wish to remain in practice as a philanthropy professional after completing a doctoral thesis, Kent can help achieve these goals.
Kent's qualified PhD supervisors at Kent have a background in practice before moving into academia. All of their completed doctoral students have secured jobs that make use of their doctoral qualification.
The team at Kent is led by Dr Beth Breeze - author of the annual ‘Million Pound Donor Report’, co-author of Richer Lives: Why Rich People Give, and frequent contributor to charity sector and media debates.
Entry requirements
As the university states them. Whether you meet them depends on your own results — ask us and a consultant will check with you.
- English
- PTE: 67 overall or above
- IELTS: 6.5 overall or above
- TOEFL: 87 overall or above
- Duolingo: 120 overall or above
Fees and living costs
- Tuition
- £19,300
- Cost of living (annual)
- £13,632
Published as University of Kent - Canterbury publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.
Intakes
January 1, 2027
Starts January 1, 2027 · apply by January 1, 2027
Applications opened December 30, 2025
September 1, 2027
Starts September 1, 2027 · apply by September 1, 2027
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January 1, 2028
Starts January 1, 2028 · apply by January 1, 2028
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September 1, 2028
Starts September 1, 2028 · the school has not published an application deadline
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