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Postgraduate research

Research your passion at a global powerhouse. 

  • Faculty of Humanities
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  • ProgrammesSearch across our range of PhDs and other postgraduate research programmes.
  • How to applyView the application process for postgraduate research study.
  • FundingSearch for the awards and studentships to support your PhD research.
  • Find a supervisorRead our guidance on securing your research supervisor.
  • Supervisor-led projectsChoose from predefined projects available for PhD applications.
  • Our research community Be part of the Humanities network of PGR students.

Your research degree in Humanities

Pursue your research passion

This is your opportunity to undertake research that matters to you, supported by experts in your field. You’ll receive mentoring and guidance that will develop your skills and thinking at every stage.

We offer postgraduate research programmes and funded studentships in nearly 40 diverse subject areas across our four academic Schools.

Our research spans subjects including business, arts, languages and cultures, environment, education and development, and social sciences.

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