PhD Research

You can study for a PhD on a full (3 years) or part-time (6 years) basis and by the end of your programme , you will have produced a body of work that makes a contribution to knowledge in your chosen field.

We have various routes to obtaining a PhD - for example, in some areas you can submit a practical element as part of your submission, such as a piece of art or a musical composition.  You may wish to remain in your home country to carry out your research and we offer a Framework for Distance Research Study for non-UK researchers who wish to study on a part time basis.

Student at Magee library

Annual Studentship Competition

Our Annual Studentship Competition runs from December to February each year

Funded Opportunities

Funding opportunities for research study at Ulster

Self-funded and Private Sponsor

Want to study on a self-funded basis? Or have a private sponsor?

Ulster University Doctoral College - Social

On TwitterCongratulations to Yogesh Parajuli, School of Nursing, who submitted his PhD thesis! Just the viva to go! #phdlife… https://t.co/tgAmM8ePds
On TwitterRT @uusu_enterprise: The application window for the @UlsterBank Entrepreneur Accelerator is now open! If you have a business you want to g…
On TwitterRemember @UlsterUniPhD Researchers, you have your own dedicated social space on each campus! Take a break and catch… https://t.co/OzZNeh9Z6J
On TwitterRT @MarieHMurphy: In the last year I have seen how 4 UK universities celebrate the award of PhD at graduation in different ways. Would love…