Degrees and opportunities

Find out more about our departmental research degrees and how to apply. You may also be interested in our funded studentships.

Reasons to undertake a research degree with us

  • Develop skills and contribute to internationally recognised research. 
  • Get support from skilled staff.
  • Flexible part-time or full-time options via programmes including MSc by research, MPhil, PhD, a Professional Doctorate in Nursing, and PhD by published work.
  • Undertake a research project connected with work.
  • High quality training facilities.
  • Be part of the University's Graduate College and its training sessions and workshops.
  • Undertake Faculty research methodology courses and attend seminars featuring eminent academics.
  • Present work at the Annual Faculty Research Student Symposium.
  • Get your study funded via full-time studentships.
  • Gain public engagement experience.
  • Contribute to the Faculty and Research Newsletter.

Postgraduate Research Student Symposium

15 January 2024

This event offers an excellent opportunity for our hard-working PhD students to showcase their work and receive feedback from a wider audience. In addition to inspiring talks and informative posters, it is also a great chance to talk to our trusted suppliers and organisations who have kindly agreed to sponsor the event. 'Download our Postgraduate Research Student Symposium Programme'

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