The University of Greater Manchester’s Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program, delivered at New York College (NYC), is a purely research-oriented degree. It is designed for graduates seeking to delve deeper into a specific field of study and develop advanced research skills in a shorter timeframe than a PhD, while benefiting from the flexibility and dedicated support offered by New York College in Greece.
Curriculum & Program Structure
Research Stages:
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Supervision: Regular one-on-one meetings with an academic supervisor to guide the research process.
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Research Thesis: The composition of a substantial thesis (dependent on the field of study).
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Viva Voce (Oral Examination): The presentation and defense of the thesis before an examination committee.
Indicative Research Fields: Business Administration, Psychology, Education, Computer Science, Engineering, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts and Design.
Why Choose This Program
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Pathway to a PhD: An MPhil is frequently the first step toward earning a doctorate. Enrolled students often have the opportunity to transfer directly into a PhD program.
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Specialization through Research: Unlike traditional MSc or MA degrees, this program focuses 100% on a personalized research project, conducted under the guidance of experienced supervisors with extensive research backgrounds.
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Flexibility: The program is offered in both Full-time (2 years) and Part-time (4 years) modes, enabling professionals to effectively balance their career and studies.
University of Greater Manchester
Among the 30 best and fastest developing Universities of the United Kingdom (Guardian 2024)
The public British university University of Greater Manchester (known until 2024 as the University of Bolton) has a long history and strong commitment to the provision of high-quality education. It was founded in 1824 as Bolton Mechanics’ Institute, one of the first educational institutions in Great Britain. The University of Greater Manchester has managed to stand out for the quality of its teaching. The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 ranks it first in North West England for teaching quality, the Complete University Guide 2024 ranks it first in student satisfaction, while the University held the 30th position according to the Guardian’s 2024 ranking list of British Universities. Recently, the BBC highlighted the UNIVERSITY OF GREATER MANCHESTER as a model for the Universities of Britain regarding its operating standards for student safety during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the British Minister of Education Michelle Donelan, from the podium of the House of Commons, referred to the “amazing work the University is doing.” New York College has a franchise agreement in accordance with the legislation of the Greek Ministry of Education, and the degree you will receive at the end of your studies is awarded by the University itself.