Postgraduate research

Take a research degree with us and you’ll join our dynamic research community. We offer a range of options, both on-campus and through distance learning.

You’ll also become a member of our Graduate School, with access to advice, help and professional development workshops. And with research conferences and other events too, there will be lots of scope to network with other researchers.

Latest news


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The Research, Innovation and Impact Services team can provide information about all aspects of research at our University.

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

Top 5 for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2025

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023