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.

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Types of postgraduate study

Explore the different paths you can take for your postgraduate research journey. Options include traditional PhDs and professional doctorates.

Postgraduate research courses

Find out more about our professional doctorates, which combine taught modules with in-depth research. The research skills gained will inform your future professional practice.

Graduate School

Discover how our dedicated team supports doctoral researchers. We can help you at every stage, from your application through to the completion of your PhD studies.

Postgraduate research support

How to apply

Follow our step-by-step guide to applying for a research degree with us. It will help us ensure you get the right support in your specialist area.

Our facilities

Explore the specialist facilities you could soon be using as a researcher. And find out more about the expertise of our technicians.

Fees and funding

Find out more about the support available to help fund your studies. Options include Doctoral Loans. You can also see a breakdown of our course fees.

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Our researchers

See how our research community can help, whether you want to collaborate with us, draw on our consultancy work or do research yourself.

Research impact

Discover how our research is transforming communities and wider society. We work on projects locally, nationally and internationally.

Research governance

Read about our efforts to ensure research meets the highest standards. We provide guidance on research integrity, ethics and other key areas.

Contact Research, Innovation and Impact Services

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

in the UK for Quality Education

Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

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

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021