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A postgraduate research degree from Canterbury Christ Church University will enable you to develop your skills, explore a subject in-depth and enhance your career.

To be accepted for a Master’s by Research, MPhil or PhD course you will need to submit a research proposal. Before you do this, you should aim to discuss your ideas with an academic (who may become your academic supervisor) whose research interests complement your own. 

Subject areas

Business and Management, Tourism, Hospitality and Events
Creative and Performing Arts, Music and Media
Education, Childhood and Youth Studies
History, English, Linguistics, Theology
Law, Policing and Criminal Justice
Medicine, Healthcare, Public Health and Social Care
Politics, International Relations and Sociology
Psychology
Science, Information Technology and Engineering
Sport and Exercise Science

Postgraduate routes

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Before you apply

Supervision

Supervisor details are shown within each of the individual research subject area pages.

Download your research proposal form

Masters by Research proposal form
MPhil PhD by Thesis proposal form
PhD by Portfolio proposal form
PhD by Publication proposal form

Subject area not listed?

We can help!

Don’t think your idea fits our subject areas? Get in touch.

graduatecollege@canterbury.ac.uk

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Research qualifications
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What is a postgraduate degree?

A postgraduate degree is an academic qualification that requires you to have an undergraduate degree before you can apply.

Research qualifications

We offer four postgraduate research degrees at Christ Church: Master's by Research, MPhil, PhD and Specialist Doctorate.

Research and supervision

Find a supervisor who shares your research interests.

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