POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH DEGREES

The University of East London is one of the UK’s leading modern universities for research. We’ve nearly doubled our output of world-leading research over the last six years. As London’s leading university for civic engagement, we’re committed to making a difference to the lives of people in communities worldwide. Our research is renowned for its ‘realworld’ impact.

Whether you’re motivated by a passion for study, a deep interest in a particular field where the University of East London has expertise, or simply advancing your career, you’ll find the University a supportive place to pursue your interests. We offer two main research degrees: the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Most students study for an MPhil and continue on to a PhD upon successful completion. You can also go straight into a PhD if you already have an MRes, or by submitting academic publications.

Doctoral Degrees

The main research-based courses are the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil). You should study the relevant courses to see if there is an academic member of staff who might be able to supervise your study. Once you’ve found a supervisor able and willing to oversee your research, you can apply.

Doctoral Loan

The newly introduced Doctoral Loan allows you to borrow up to £28,673 to help towards course fees and living costs. Find out more at: gov.uk/doctoral-loan

Master of Research (MRes)

We offer Master of Research (MRes) degrees, which provide tuition in research methods and the opportunity to complete a research project. You can find details of these courses on our website.

Professional Doctorates

Professional Doctorates offer a flexible alternative to traditional PhD study. They provide the opportunity to combine developing skills in research, organisation, management and leadership with research related to your professional context. Many of our Professional Doctorates are accredited by professional bodies, such as the British Psychology Society (BPS). You can find details of these courses on our website.

For further info visit our website uel.ac.uk/pg-research