Research Degrees
There is a thriving community of over 100 research students at the University of Worcester, based within the Graduate Research School. Our research degrees are currently accredited through Coventry University.
Current student research interests include: allergens in carpets and the influence of vacuum cleaning on allergen removal and concentrations in the air; children with learning disabilities in Mumbai, India; the perception of male student athletes on the importance of winning within University sports; crime and outrage during the Great Irish Famine; how the identity category of disability might be (re) constituted during a creative performance process.
Categories of Research Degrees
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) normally requires two years full-time or four years part-time study. Students who have been awarded an MPhil degree will have demonstrated to an external examiner their ability to undertake an appropriate research programme or to produce a critical analysis of existing knowledge in a defined field.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) normally requires three years full-time or six years part-time study. PhD research should include a distinct contribution to the current knowledge of the subject. The thesis should show systematic study and independent, critical and original powers and should be worthy of publication in whole or part.
You can study full or part-time for a research degree. It gives you the flexibility to work:
- on a research project of your choice
- at times that suit you
- one to one with a Director of Studies
- with the support of a team of expert supervisors
You can combine subject areas to suit your interests, for example, Sport and Exercise Sciences and Education could be combined to investigate how physical education contributes to health promotion.
To find out more get in touch with the Graduate School:
Tel: 01905 855214
email: research@worc.ac.uk
