Program Overview

The PhD Programme allows students to undertake an individual programme of research development that will enable original research to doctoral level in their chosen field of study. The Programme is designed to challenge students at the highest level of thought and to advance career opportunities through enhancing academic and professional development.

The programme aims to enable students to:

• Develop research skills through a programme of in-depth study, and personal and research development.
• Develop expertise in appropriate methods of research and enquiry.
• Produce high-quality research outputs which demonstrate critical judgment and original contribution to knowledge.
• Produce a research thesis (of approximately 80,000 words).