Research degrees

Choose your research degree

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The PhD is awarded on the basis of a substantial programme of individual research leading to a significant original contribution to knowledge or its interpretation.
The expected time period from enrolment to submission is normally three years of full-time study or six years of part-time study.
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
The MPhil is awarded on the basis of a substantial programme of individual research, involving the exercise of independent critical powers.
The expected time period form enrolment to submission is normally two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study.
Master of Arts by Research (MA by Research)
The Masters by Research is awarded on the basis of a substantial programme of individual research, involving the exercise of independent critical powers.
The expected time period form enrolment to submission is normally one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.
Master of Science by Research (MSc by Research)
The Masters by Research is awarded on the basis of a substantial programme of individual research, involving the exercise of independent critical powers.
The expected time period form enrolment to submission is normally one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.