Even though this has been a life long ambition, I would not want to do one if it is not worth the paper its written on. Ideally, my preference would be a part taught/research with the final 1.5 years spent working on the Thesis. The problem, I am unable to find anything in the UK, that offers the above. Furthermore, I am working as a contractor (via agency) and would not necessary do a Phd alligned to a particular company requirements. The truth is, I dont believe with the best will in the world, I would be able to complete a three full time research based PHd, I would simple crack. The main reason why, I am planning to do this, is because I was considering migrating in 10 yrs or so, and would like to lecture part time.(The institutions I am interesting in working for, does not currently require a Phd for lectures) however, it is a great asset to have.

Thanks O.stall, for the information, As you said it is very difficult, even those Uni that offers complusory resident period, sometimes come across as genuine. I even checked the US department of education, and they seems to be accredited.

I have been planning to do a Phd for some time now, however, due to family and work commitments, unable to do so. I have only a few days ago found exactly what I was looking for, a PhD in Business Adminisation with specialization in Engineering Management from NorthCentral Unviversity in Arizona (acccredited by the Higher Learning Commission a commission of the Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The problem is, even though I checked this out on the USA department web site, as a prospective international student via diatance learning, I am concern about some US University that are Diploma Mills. Can anyone allay my fears, and advise me of any other authorities who can validate the universities accreditation credentials. Thanks

I have been planning to do a Phd for some time now, however, due to family and work commitments, unable to do so. I have only a few days ago found exactly what I was looking for, a PhD in Business Adminisation with specialization in Engineering Management from NorthCentral Unviversity in Arizona (acccredited by the Higher Learning Commission a commission of the Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The problem is, even though I checked this out on the USA department web site, as a prospective international student via diatance learning, I am concern about some US University that are Diploma Mills. Can anyone allay my fears, and advise me of any other authorities who can validate the universities accreditation credentials. Thanks

I have been planning to do a Phd for some time now, however, due to family and work commitments, unable to do so. I have only a few days ago found exactly what I was looking for, a PhD in Business Adminisation with specialization in Engineering Management from NorthCentral Unviversity in Arizona (acccredited by the Higher Learning Commission a commission of the Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The problem is, even though I checked this out on the USA department web site, as a prospective international student via diatance learning, I am concern about some US University that are Diploma Mills. Can anyone allay my fears, and advise me of any other authorities who can validate the universities accreditation credentials. Thanks