In the Research Assessment Exercise (2008) eight out of eleven subjects submitted were classed as world leading research. Subjects that performed particularly well include art and design, architecture, library and information management, business, management studies, and computing.
There is a variety of reasons why you may want to undertake a research degree. For example, you may require a postgraduate research degree to progress in your chosen career or you may simply want to continue study in an area which interests you.
Please note that all new postgraduate research students must complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods. Please follow the link below for further information.
How to Apply
Further guidance including application forms can be found by following the link below to the Research Degrees website:
“The University’s research focuses on providing solutions to real problems facing industry and organisations.”
Iain Richardson School of Engineering
Rita obtained a PhD at the same time as getting married and having children!
Rita Enwere PhD in Environmental Sciences
