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Research degrees

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Take the opportunity to explore a subject in depth, gain new skills and experience, and improve your career prospects with a research degree. Join our vibrant postgraduate community and gain access to world-leading facilities, expert academics, advanced research skills training and expert careers advice.

Prepare for your research degree application

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Explore research subjects

We offer research degrees across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Our diverse research environment allows you to pursue advanced study in the area that best aligns with your interests and ambitions.

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Find a supervisor and project

Explore our academic expertise across a range of disciplines. Find the right research area for you and choose an existing research project or create your own.

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Fees and finance

Explore the details about our course fees, along with funding options such as Doctoral Loans and scholarships.

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Application guidance

Find out everything you need to know about applying for a research degree, including the requirements and necessary supporting documents.

Research scholarships

We are offering a variety of research scholarships, studentships and tuition fee waivers. With over 100+ scholarships available, this bespoke range of financial support will enable you to pursue your passion and carry out innovative projects.

100+ research scholarships and studentships available.

Supporting you in your research potential

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Writing a research proposal

For applications that require a research proposal, you will need to write approximately 1000-2000 words. Read through our research proposal guidelines to make sure you cover all the information needed.

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Research institutes and centres

Through our varied institutes and centres, we're advanced in research, innovation and collaboration across all of our academic departments and offer the tools and facilities for you to thrive in your research.

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The Graduate School

The Graduate School brings together staff and services from across the University to help you reach your potential, fostering support for and interaction between researchers.

Research power

We are in the top 50 UK universities for research power, and nearly two thirds of our research environment is classified as world leading and internationally excellent (REF 2021).

1st for Reducing Inequalities (THE Impact Rankings 2025)

Further information and guidance

Key facts for research enrolment

Explore key facts and FAQs relating to your enrolment on a postgraduate research degree at the University of Huddersfield.

Studying as a postgraduate student

See the types of study to be sure that a postgraduate research degree is the right option for you and discover how you can be flexible with how you study.

Chat to our students

If you have questions about postgraduate study with us, you can speak to our current students to find out more about their experiences with us.