What you will be learning- Over View

Carrying out research for a PhD (or DPsych or ProfD) is very different from being an undergraduate. You will work on a unique project in a field of your own choice or one that has been developed by colleagues within the School of Social Sciences. We will provide you with the support you need, through expert supervision from experienced researchers, a well-chosen programme of research training and the support of the University.

Most of our part-time research students, including a high proportion of our international research students, come to us from the public services (including health, policing and local government), the professions (e.g., social work and social care, forensic psychology) and business organisations, to work on research projects directly related to their work. Some PhD projects are designed and managed collaboratively with external organisations. Such projects enable their employing organisations to benefit from contact with leading-edge research. We therefore particularly welcome applications from people wishing to work on projects directly related to business, professional or public services practice or policy.

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