The MPhil takes a minimum of 24 months part-time. The PhD takes 60 months of continuous part-time study. The difference between the MPhil and the PhD is that the PhD should show substantial evidence of original scholarship and contain material worthy of publication. You may be required to register for the MPhil in the first instance. If your progress is satisfactory you will be able to transfer to the PhD at the end of your first year.
Examination is by thesis and oral examination.
At present we have some 35 students studying for research degrees. Training and Supervision You will be asigned a supervisor who will monitor your progress and assist you in your studies. In addition you will have a formal research induction in the use and application of research resources, including information technology and library facilities. You will be encouraged to attend parts of our MSc programmes and industrial seminars, where appropriate. We are happy to supervise research leading to the degrees of MPhil and PhD in any of our current research areas.