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Law (by research)
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Social Research
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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History (by research)
Aimed at individuals who wish to develop advanced research skills, you will write an extended dissertation of up to 40,000 words.
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Philosophy (by research)
For the MA by Research we require a prior qualification in philosophy (normally a BA).
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Mathematics (by research)
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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English (by research)
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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History of Art (by research)
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Linguistics (by research)
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Physics (by research)
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Theatre (by research)
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Physics (by research)
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time distance-learning
  • 2 years part-time distance-learning
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Music (by research)
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Screenwriting (by research)
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Biology (by research)
This programme accepts applications all year round.
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Chemistry (by research)
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Filmmaking (by research)
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Sociology (by research)
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time distance-learning
  • 2 years part-time distance-learning
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Health Research
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Sociology (by research)
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Environment (by research)
This innovative course will prepare you for a career in user experience design and research industries.
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Engineering (by research)
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Archaeological Studies (by research)
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Conservation Studies (by research)
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Music Technology (by research)
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Mental Health Research
  • PGDip
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Mental Health Research
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Criminology and Social Research
MA Criminology and Social Research combining the study of crime with advanced social research methods.
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Computer Science (by research)
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Electronic Engineering (by research)
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Women's Studies (by research)
This course provides an opportunity for those with a particular research interest in Women's Studies, and substantial undergraduate knowledge in the field, to pursue an independent piece of research
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
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Biomedical Science (by research)
This programme accepts applications all year round.
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Interactive Media (by research)
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Interactive Media (by research)
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Music Technology (by research)
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Engineering
  • Masters by Research
  • 1 year full-time distance-learning
  • 2 years part-time distance-learning
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Social Media and Social Research
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Screenwriting (by research) (Distance Learning)
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time distance-learning
  • 2 years part-time distance-learning
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Health Research and Statistics
  • Postgraduate Certificate
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Music Technology (Distance Learning)
  • Masters by Research
  • 1 year full-time distance-learning
  • 2 years part-time distance-learning
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Comparative Applied Social & Public Policy, Evaluation & Research
Please note this is a full-time 21 month programme.
  • MPA
  • 2 years full-time
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International Business, Leadership and Management

This part-time International Business, Leadership and Management Masters degree is delivered entirely online. With six starts per year and a flexible course structure, it is designed with busy working professionals in mind. The deadline for applications will be three weeks before your desired start date.
  • MSc
  • 2 years part-time online-learning
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Innovation, Leadership and Management

This part-time Innovation, Leadership and Management Masters degree is delivered entirely online. With six starts per year and a flexible course structure, it is designed with busy working professionals in mind. The deadline for applications will be three weeks before your desired start date.
  • MSc
  • 2 years part-time online-learning
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Public Administration

This part-time Masters degree is delivered entirely online. With six starts per year and a flexible course structure, it is designed with busy working professionals in mind. The deadline for applications will be three weeks before your desired start date.
  • MPA
  • 2 years part-time online-learning
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Finance, Leadership and Management

This part-time Finance, Leadership and Management Masters degree is delivered entirely online. With six starts per year and a flexible course structure, it is designed with busy working professionals in mind. The deadline for applications will be three weeks before your desired start date.
  • MSc
  • 2 years part-time online-learning
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Archaeology
  • MPhil
  • 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
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History
  • MPhil
  • 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
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Economics
  • MPhil
  • 2 years full-time
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Mathematics
  • MPhil
  • 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
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Philosophy
For the MPhil we require a prior qualification in philosophy (normally an MA).
  • MPhil
  • 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
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Psychology
  • MPhil
  • 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
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History
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Philosophy
For the PhD we require a prior qualification in philosophy (normally an MA).
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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History (Distance Learning)
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time distance-learning
  • 6 years part-time distance-learning
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Philosophy (Distance Learning)
For the PhD we require a prior qualification in philosophy (normally an MA).
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time distance-learning
  • 6 years part-time distance-learning
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Archaeology (Distance Learning)
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time distance-learning
  • 6 years part-time distance-learning
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Conservation Studies (Distance Learning)
  • PhD
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Archaeology
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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History of Art
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Linguistics
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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History of Art
  • MPhil
  • 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
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English
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Psychology
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Physics
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Psycholinguistics
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Law
  • MPhil
  • 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
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Law
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Theatre, Film & Television

The MPhil is available for exit award only should you wish to downgrade from the PhD.
  • MPhil
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Women's Studies
We provide an interdisciplinary environment for research and supervision in a wide range of Women's Studies issues to both full- and part-time students.
  • MPhil
  • 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
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Music Technology
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Social Policy & Social Work
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Women's Studies
We provide an interdisciplinary environment for research and supervision in a wide range of Women's Studies issues to both full- and part-time students.
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Social Policy and Social Work
  • MPhil
  • 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
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English (Distance Learning)
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time distance-learning
  • 6 years part-time distance-learning
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History of Art (Distance Learning)
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time distance-learning
  • 6 years part-time distance-learning
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Physics
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time distance-learning
  • 6 years part-time distance-learning
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Conservation Studies
  • MPhil
  • 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
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Music Technology (Distance Learning)
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time distance-learning
  • 6 years part-time distance-learning
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Health Sciences
  • MPhil
  • 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
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Health Sciences
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Health Sciences (Distance Learning)
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time, distance-learning option
  • 6 years part-time, distance-learning option
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Health Sciences

Please note that this four year version is only available to those applying for fully-funded Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity advertised projects.

The deadline for submitting an application for entry in October 2022 is Monday 10 January 2022.
  • PhD
  • 4 years full-time
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Music
  • MPhil
  • 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
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Philosophy
Anyone applying for the MA in Philosophy should normally have a first degree containing some philosophy. Applicants with a first degree containing no philosophy are advised to apply for the Graduate Diploma instead.
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Conservation Studies
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Social Media and Management
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Economics
  • PhD (Integrated)
  • 4 years full-time
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Biology
This programme accepts applications all year round.
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Biology
This programme accepts applications all year round.
  • MPhil
  • 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
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Biology

Please note that the four year version is only available to those applying for fully-funded advertised projects.
  • PhD
  • 4 years full-time
  • 8 years part-time
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Advanced Clinical Practice

This programme is not currently available to overseas applicants.
  • Postgraduate Diploma
  • 2 years part-time
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Psychology in Education

Please note: This programme is formally accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and is considered the first step towards become a chartered psychologist in the UK.*

Please note that there is no set deadline for applications but we recommend early application to avoid disappointment. Applications will continue to be accepted for entry in September 2024 until all places are filled.

*Further study is required to paractice as a psychologist in the UK.
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Chemistry
  • MPhil
  • 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
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Chemistry
Please do not submit multiple PhD applications. You can apply for more than one project on the same application form
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Medieval Studies
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Politics
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Electronic Engineering
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Mathematics (with Foundation Phase)
  • PhD
  • 4 years full-time
  • 8 years part-time
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Education
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
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Music
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language (Distance Learning)
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time distance-learning
  • 6 years part-time distance-learning
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Electronic Engineering (Distance Learning)
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time distance-learning
  • 6 years part-time distance-learning
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Politics (Distance Learning)
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time distance-learning
  • 6 years part-time distance-learning
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Social Media and Interactive Technologies
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Medieval Studies
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time distance-learning
  • 6 years part-time distance-learning
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Social and Public Policy
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Sociology
  • MPhil
  • 2 years full-time
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Education
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Management
We welcome applicants who share our vision and want to undertake innovative and exciting research as part of our academic community. Join researchers from across the globe, who are building new understanding of business and management.
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Mathematics
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Master of Public Health
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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International Human Rights Law and Practice
This programme is offered on a full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 years) basis.
  • LLM
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Sociology
  • MPhil
  • 2 years full-time distance-learning
  • 4 years part-time distance-learning
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Applied Linguistics
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education
Please note: While the main focus of the MSc Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education is on preventative approaches, we will also be covering challenging and sensitive topics such as early trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, disadvantaged backgrounds, risk factors etc. Please consider if this is the right time for you to engage with such topics if you have had recent experience of distressing personal circumstances.
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Applied Linguistics (Distance Learning)
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
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English with Creative Writing
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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English with Creative Writing (Distance Learning)
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time distance-learning
  • 6 years part-time distance-learning
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Education (Distance Learning)
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time distance-learning
  • 6 years part-time distance-learning
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Computer Science
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Sociology
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Environment and Politics
Students on this programme are jointly supervised by a member of the Department of Environment and the Department of Politics.
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Global Development

This programme is housed in the Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre (IGDC), which applies interdisciplinary expertise to research, teaching and partnership to address development challenges in innovative ways. Students benefit from bespoke training in interdisciplinary approaches and methodologies and have supervisors from two departments in order to bring wider expertise to bear on global development challenges.PhD students join and contribute to the IGDC's vibrant research community:
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Sociology
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time distance-learning
  • 6 years part-time distance-learning
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Biomedical Science
This programme accepts applications all year round.
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
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Biomedical Science
  • PhD
  • 4 years full-time
  • 8 years part-time
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Computer Science (Distance Learning)
  • PhD
  • 3 years full-time distance-learning
  • 6 years part-time distance-learning
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Digital Media and Culture
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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