PhDs and research master's degrees
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an internationally recognised graduate research program that will enable you to become an independent researcher.
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
As an MPhil student you’ll be working alongside leading academics on an original and significant research project of your choice.
Begin your research journey
First, check your eligibility for a research degree by visiting the relevant program page.
Before you apply, you'll need to either:
- find a researcher to supervise your own research project and apply for a scholarship, or
- join one of our funded projects with scholarship support.
Contact us
Our team is available to answer any questions you might have about our PhD and MPhil programs.