Course summary
A PhD is generally considered the highest level of academic degree you can achieve and is an internationally recognised qualification. You can undertake a PhD in one of the following subject areas:
- Art and Design
- Business and Management
- Computer Science
- Culture
- Education
- Engineering
- Law
- Media and Communications
- Medicine
- Nursing and Health
- Psychology
- Sciences
- Sport
- Social Sciences
- Tourism.
Your original research will culminate in a written thesis of 40,000-80,000 words.
Critically investigate your chosen topic in great depth, with support, guidance, and encouragement from your supervisory team. Your investigation should result in the creation and interpretation of knowledge which extends the forefront of your discipline. It should make an original contribution to existing knowledge.
A doctorate is often an essential requirement for recruitment and promotion in university teaching roles. Therefore, a PhD is highly advisable if you're considering a career as an academic. In a broader sense, a PhD is a life-changing course that trains you to think at a higher level while you become an expert on a particular topic. It's quite possible that you'll end up knowing more about your topic than almost anyone else in the country.