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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Bolton Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
3 Year
A postgraduate research degree is your chance to create original work and advance knowledge in your academic field. You’ll have the opportunity to make new discoveries, challenge conventional wisdom, and make a real impact in your subject. We have 20+ areas of research and welcome applications from students interested in pursuing research degrees in these areas. We also welcome businesses interested in working with us on Knowledge Transfer Partnerships.
The PhD by thesis is awarded to a candidate who, having critically investigated and evaluated an approved topic resulting in an independent and original contribution to knowledge and demonstrated an understanding of research methods appropriate to the chosen field, has presented and defended a thesis.