Our research degrees

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• Our research degrees
• Funding your degree
• How to apply
• Talk to an academic supervisor
• Writing a research proposal
• Research Facilities
• Students New Students Research student support Handbooks, regulations and policies Important information International students Student Admin Manager (SAM) Training and Development Wellbeing and support
• New Students
• Research student support
• Handbooks, regulations and policies
• Important information
• International students
• Student Admin Manager (SAM)
• Training and Development
• Wellbeing and support
• Studentships School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing Carnegie School of Education Carnegie School of Sport Leeds Business School Leeds Law School Leeds School of Arts School of Health School of Humanities and Social Sciences
• School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing
• Carnegie School of Education
• Carnegie School of Sport
• Leeds Business School
• Leeds Law School
• Leeds School of Arts
• School of Health
• School of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Supervision
• Community Postgraduate Research Experience Survey
• Postgraduate Research Experience Survey
• External examiners

Our research degrees

At Leeds Beckett University, we offer a range of postgraduate research degrees that provide research training, enhanced employment opportunities and the chance to develop advanced skills and expertise in a specific area of interest to you.

Masters by Research (MRES) This course is not available to overseas students’

One year full-time, two years part-time

If you are looking to take your first steps in research, then an MRes programme could be ideal. It is a stepping stone between undergraduate and PhD-level research. It is particularly suitable if you are moving into a new subject area and want to explore different career or academic research options.

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

Three years full time, four years part-time

An MPhil research degree is a masters qualification completed to the same academic quality as a PhD. It is ideal for those wanting to complete their degree in a shorter time period than a PhD. You will gain a significant grounding in research methods and skills that will equip you to have a successful career in your field of study or to continue your studies and complete a PhD.

Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)

Three years full-time, six years part-time

A PhD is awarded on the successful completion of a programme of supervised research. It is assessed via a thesis (of up to 100,000 words) and a viva voce (an oral examination). You will contribute new knowledge to your field and you will disseminate your findings by means of peer-reviewed output and a thesis. Throughout your PhD journey, you will be supported with a programme of research training to enable you to develop transferable skills for your future career path.

PHD by existing published work

One year part-time

This option is available to Leeds Beckett staff and alumni only.

There is also an option to submit for a PhD by Existing Published Work. For this award, you will already have a series of original creative works – typically, academic or professional journal papers - that make a significant contribution to knowledge in your area of expertise. You will produce an abridged review that links the works. Together, this review and the existing published work, form the thesis you will defend by oral examination.

Doctorate of Engineering (DENG)

Six years part-time

The DEng is a programme of research based on the advanced study of engineering or applied sciences and professional practice in engineering.

Professional Doctorates in the School of Built environment, engineering and computing

Six years part-time

The School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing offer a range of professional doctorates aimed at practising professionals in the built environment and engineering fields. Our professional doctorates will provide you the opportunity to demonstrate and develop advanced knowledge and skills necessary to undertake and complete a practical research and development project. Visit the School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing for more details.

Contact our admissions team

• researchadmissions@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Funded Phds and studentships

Did you know? You can actually get paid to study your area of interest.

Funded PhD opportunities across our academic schools give you the chance to work on a specific research project and have your fees funded by our university and/or an external partner organisation. They may also include a bursary.

• How to apply
• Find an academic supervisor

Research areas