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 Dr John Bustard, Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, who submitted his PhD thesis… https://t.co/jUAl8MqhK4
On TwitterCongratulations to Dr Sarah Jayne Mackin, Faculty of Life & Health Sciences who submitted her PhD thesis at Colerai… https://t.co/cDVEEJ12c3
On TwitterRT @Temibambi: Another exciting year of great #3MT talks from passionate @UlsterUniPhD researchers. Can't wait! https://t.co/fm0GTXQyfr
On TwitterStill thinking about taking part in this year's Three Minute Thesis @3MT_official competition? Check out last year'… https://t.co/zEeOUIdR09