RESEARCH

The University’s research outputs for the Research Excellence Framework (REF)

2021 demonstrates a significant impact in sustainability, health and social policy. If you also want to make a difference through academia, join our community of inspiring researchers and we’ll support you every step of the way.

Study a research degree

Our main research-based courses are the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Professional Doctorates (Prof Doc) and Master of Research (MRes). Our professional doctorates are geared towards people with more industry experience where you can combine developing skills in management and leadership with research related to your professional context knowledge.

Before you apply, you need to submit a research proposal as sharing your plans will help our academic staff understand what you want to achieve and how they can provide you with support. Start your postgraduate journey today by talking to us about our postgraduate bursaries and other funding sources.

Find out more at uel.ac.uk/ postgraduate-research

Our dynamic research community is organised into interdisciplinary Institutes, Centres and Groups.

Our 3 institutes are:

- the Institute for Connected Communities

- the Rix Centre

- the Susainability Research Institute

Our interdisciplinary centres are:

■ Centre for Social Change and Justice

■ Centre for Creative and Cultural Practices

■ Centre for Migration, Refugees and Belonging

■ Centre for Wellbeing, Community and Inclusion

Many of our academics are leaders in their fields – they have a global reputation for carrying out research that makes a difference.