The Doctor of Philosophy programme aims to provide research training that fosters the development of independent research skills. The PhD is normally a 3 year (full time) or 6 year (part time) research-only degree and will include a proportion of research training (the exact amount of which will depend on your chosen department).
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with Integrated Study
The PhD with Integrated Study is a four year doctorate combining the traditional research degree with taught modules, developing professional skills and subject specific knowledge.
Professional Doctorates (ClinPsyD, EdD, ThD, EdPsychD, SocSciD, Foren.Psy.D, HScD, HScD(Clin), DBA, DPT, App.Ed and ChildPsy.D)
Normally spread over a period of three years, programmes comprise research-related work and subject-focused taught courses and/or professional practice with research. You are assessed by a combination of written examinations and/or project report(s), a dissertation or a thesis. No more than one third of the programme will consist of taught modules.
Definitions
Doctor of Engineering (EngD)
A programme, normally of four year's' duration which integrates research with taught postgraduate work. Registered Students must produce a thesis which makes an original contribution to knowledge, worthy of publication in whole or in part in a learned journal.
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
A part-time programme, normally of two year's duration which may include taught postgraduate work. Registered Students must produce a thesis which makes an original contribution to knowledge, worthy of publication in whole or in part in a learned journal or equivalent.
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
A part-time programme, normally of two year's duration which may include taught postgraduate work. Registered Students must produce a thesis which makes an original contribution to knowledge, worthy of publication in whole or in part in a learned journal.
Masters Research programmes
Masters research programmes aim to provide you with research training that fosters the development of independent research skills, and as potential preparation for doctoral level study.
Definitions
Thesis – A thesis is a piece of original written work submitted by a student in support of candidature for their chosen degree. A thesis will present the students research and findings in a single cohesive document.
Taught module – A taught module is a section of learning which forms part of the whole of your degree qualification. All degrees with taught elements are divided into modules each of which needs to be passed to achieve overall qualification.
Learned journal – A learned journal is a peer-reviewed academic journal which relates to a single particular area of academic research. Learned journals are one of the main places where original research is initially published.