A research degree – MPhil (Master of Philosophy) or PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) – is an individual academic investigation carried out under the supervision of a small team of specialists who offer high-level advice, support and training.
Typically, for both degrees you are required to:
An MPhil usually takes two years full-time or three years part-time.
You are asked to produce a thesis which reflects your ability to apply appropriate research methods to recent developments in a particular field.
A PhD is a more complex project that makes a significant and original contribution in the field.
Students normally register for an MPhil in the first instance and then transfer to a PhD; in which case, full-time study lasts approximately three years (typically five to six years for part-time).
Browse our research directory to see what opportunities are available.
In certain subjects we also offer the MRes (Master of Research) degree.
This is a taught postgraduate degree which places emphasis on a research project.
You can apply to study a research degree by an expression of interest or by applying for a studentship.
