We welcome applications for research degrees aligned to Social Sciences in each of the areas listed. Potential supervisors are shown with a summary of their areas of research expertise.

You can take the MPhil as a standalone qualification or as your first step towards the PhD. When you’re moving on to PhD level we ask you to reach a specific point in your MPhil studies.

To receive an MPhil, you’ll carry out research through independent supervised study. At the end of your studies you’ll present a thesis of up to 40,000 words and take an oral examination.