University of Kent

PhD Philanthropic Studies

University of Kent

Course overview

The PhD Philanthropic Studies at the University of Kent is designed to encourage students to embark on a research career or a teaching career, or to remain in practice as a philanthropy professional after completing a doctoral thesis. The department can help students achieve their goals. 

There are qualified PhD supervisors at Kent who have a background in practice before moving into academia. All of the completed doctoral students have secured jobs that make use of their doctoral qualifications. 

Whilst there is a preference for those able to commit to full-time doctoral study, the department can supervise people based anywhere in the world and is open to exploring proposals from part-time candidates.

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

Grade Requirements:

  • International students are required to score a first or 2.2 honours degree in an appropriate subject and a taught master’s.

English Language Requirements:

  • IELTS: International students are required to score 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
  • PTE Academic: International students are required to score 67 with a minimum of 59 in each sub-test.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Career opportunities

Careers in the field of  PhD Philanthropic Studies from the University of Kent, can lead to opportunities such as:

  • Development Director
  • Development Coordinator
  • Major Donor Relationships Specialist/Coordinator
  • Program Officer/Lead
  • Engagement Specialist

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students studying a PhD Philanthropic Studies in the University of Kent is £19,300 per year. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through the university's online application portal. You can speak with one of our trained counsellors and learn more about this process.

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