MPhil/PhD Humanities

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Why choose this course?

You'll gain a strong knowledge and understanding of the subject and then take the discipline forward through an approved programme of original research
Your research supervisor will support and guide you throughout the duration of your studies
You'll study alongside other research students from diverse backgrounds and nationalities, which will really enhance your learning experience
You can study full or part time.
There are numerous research groups you can become involved in, and regular events you can attend.

About the course

There are three routes to a higher degree:

MPhil

This is for graduates who want to gain a strong knowledge and understanding of the subject, and then take the discipline forward through an approved programme of original research

New route PhD

The new route is for recently qualified graduates with good honours degrees who are keen to progress immediately to a research experience. This will prepare you for a career in which the ability to undertake research will play a key role.

Traditional route PhD

This route entails a programme of research which normally takes three years of full time study. You can choose to take it part time over a period of up to six years. The traditional route enables capable and qualified individuals with a masters degree to pursue an original research investigation into a chosen topic within a field of enquiry.

Your career

You'll develop in-depth expertise in your chosen area which can lead to real career progression either in business or in academia.

Supervision

We design an individual research programme to suit your topic, and you will regularly meet your supervisor for guidance and progress monitoring.

Anything else?

For more information please contact our Research Office: researchoffice@derby.ac.uk

Start dates

Postgraduate research students can enrol at the University of Derby any time between August and May.
All enrolments are arranged by appointment once your application is successful. Please be aware that it can take between six and twelve weeks to consider a complete application.

Fees*

Please contact us for details of the fees for this course.

Course length

The MPhil is studied over two years. You can study the PhD for three years full time, or six years part time. The new route PhD is studied over four years.