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Students must apply via one of the following online application forms:-
Full-time applicants: Closing date for International students is 15th December 2020. Closing date for Home applicants is 6th January 2021
Course starts: 01 February 2021Apply now
Take your education to the next level. Choose the areas you want to study, and which questions you want to research. Take the initiative while we support you with advice, guidance and facilities.
Register your interestDuring your MPhil, we will train you in rigorous research methodologies that are transferable to many different careers. Our Postgraduate Research Development programme allows you to learn alongside other candidates, building up a network of potential collaborators in research projects.
There is no doubt that research degrees require persistence and dedication. At the same time, they are excellent opportunities to develop your critical skills and high-level thinking. Most important of all, they allow you to focus on what you find interesting and to follow your personal research interests.
Read more about research degrees in our Research Degrees Information Booklet 19-20 (.pdf).
| Upcoming start dates |
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| 1 February 2021 |
| 1 May 2021 |
| 1 October 2021 |
In September, all the formal teaching, such as PhD induction and similar programmes, will be delivered online. We will continue to offer a weekly seminar and a drop-in for all our research students. For students whose work depends on access to laboratories, studios etc. there will be access but it will be via timetabled slots. Details will be available through your supervisors.
It is important that you maintain contact with your supervisors on a regular basis. Supervision will be online via Microsoft Teams or a similar medium, although face to face meetings, by mutual agreement, may be arranged. Similarly, unless otherwise arranged, Annual Monitoring and Vivas will be held virtually.
For library access there will be online material available and the library will be open from September. Please check the library website for details.
We are dedicated to ensuring you have a good experience and all your needs are meet. For any students who experience challenges it is important that you contact your supervisors and Graduate Research Support.
We will make all reasonable efforts to provide the courses and student experience outlined. It may be necessary to make changes in response to COVID-19 whilst we continue to follow government guidance. View our FAQs for more information or contact us.
We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.
The normal entry requirement for a research degree is a UK honours degree (first or upper second class) or a UK Masters degree or a qualification which is regarded as equivalent. We will consider candidates with other qualifications, looking at evidence of academic ability such as published work.
If English is not your first language, you will need a British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each component: reading, writing, listening and speaking (or equivalent).
Research proposal
You will be asked to write a 2-3 page research proposal that specifies the:
We charge annual fees while you are studying and researching for your degree. These costs vary depending on whether you are a candidate from the UK/EU or from a country outside the EU.
If you are not sure whether you qualify as a UK, EU or international student, find out more in our Help and Advice article.
Take a look at the Your Finances section to find out about the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
2020/21 fees are:
If you are from the UK/EU:
International candidates:
2021/22 fees are:
If you are from the UK/Ireland/EU settled/pre-settled:
International candidates:
International scholarship
All full-time, on campus international research candidates at postgraduate level are awarded a £1,500 scholarship per year of study. You do not have to apply for this scholarship; it is automatically applied to reduce the annual fees specified above.
Learn more about settled status, pre-settled status, special discounts, visa requirements and Common Travel Area (CTA) agreements for the Republic of Ireland applicants in our Help and Advice article.
Use our scholarships calculator to see what you may be entitled to.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
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