Bit dangerous ground this, especially when you start actually naming Uni's.

If they want it pulled ring up HR and they'll pull it for them. To be honest I think you're making more out of this than's there. Its not that much of a big deal.

A part-time distance learning 'funded' PhD for a foreign student [?]. Can't see the funded bit happening myself.

Very slight I personally think. If you do download something make sure you don't let it phone home though. If you have concerns can't you get a copy of your last Uni Library or is this not possible?

What do you mean 'what are the statistics?' You've lost me.

Some here....http://btjunkie.org/ unless you take a moral stance on these issues.

At my place [Lancaster] copies are available free to students from the library. Isn't that the case wth you? Other than that there are probabaly plenty of copies hacked on the torrents.

What do you mean 'how to get scholarships with the University of Kent'?

I would have thought you apply through the normal channels, and they give or don't give you one after deliberation.

'I have been told by my potential PhD supervisor that if I apply myself I can potentially do my PhD (part time) in 3 years! is this possible?'

I'd have some considerable researvations regarding that statement [and also regarding the person that said it].

Ah overlooked the MA in Man. bit. Is that 'worth it' as a qualification? Not entirely sure myself.

Coming from a Busines/Management background and without trying to sound too pessimistic, you will probabaly need a 1st to get into the highly competeive world of Management Consultantancy. As a career, it really does attract some high flyers from top Uni's. It possibly is worth doing a MBA [thats what we are talking?], but be aware of the cost [of course], and that potential employers still won't overlook an average 1st degree. Sorry if that sounds blunt.

Such as....http://www.findaphd.com/students/funding.asp

You've checked all the usual sources [links on here]?

How long ago did you email them?

Here's one. Don't put 'bin' on applications. It's BEEN.