Research
Degrees
We currently have more
than 150 research
students who form a
significant and valuable
part of the University’s
research community.
You may consider a research degree as
a means of continuing professional
development (CPD) as well as a route to
an academic career.
QMU awards two higher degrees by
research to students:
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a
degree awarded solely on the
satisfactory completion of a supervised
research project. Proposals are
accepted in a range of research areas in
which the University specialises.
The Professional Doctorate is equivalent
in level to a PhD, but offers the
opportunity to work towards doctoral
qualifications through focusing on
research and development in the work
environment through work-based
learning.
Qur research identity
QMU is dedicated to improving quality of
life and building the evidence-base for
policy and practice through world leading
multidisciplinary, translational research
and international collaboration. The value
of our work is measured by its impact
and the social usefulness, practicality
and applicability of its outcomes.
The vitality of our research environment
and our commitment to researcher
development promotes synergy between
teaching, research and knowledge
exchange to achieve maximum impact.
Our strategic Research Centres work at
the intersection of conventional
disciplinary groupings to create
innovative approaches to contemporary
societal challenges and public discourse.
All centres welcome applications for
research degrees. Information on our
research centres can be found on our
website at www.qmu.ac.uk/research-
and-knowledge-exchange/research-
centres-institutes-and-groups/
Duration of study
Research students may register on a
full-time or part-time basis. Normal study
periods are shown below.
PhD
QMU also offers a Master of Research
degree.
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Prof.
Doctorate
Full-time 3-4 years 3-4 years
Part-time 6-8 years 6-8 years