PhD Doctor of Philosophy

By thesis

• 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.

By published work

• This programme is designed for those whose work is primarily in research or involves a substantial research element and enables them to receive academic credit for that work, assuming it is at doctoral level. There are two potential routes depending on how many publications the candidate has made.

By practice (route a/b)

• This programme is designed for those whose work involves them in innovative and advanced professional or creative practice and enables them to receive academic credit for that work, assuming it is at doctoral level. There are two potential routes depending on how much evidence of professional or creative practice the candidate has.