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 TwitterSAVE THE DATE: Festival of PhD Research, 12 and 14 May 2020! Open to all PhD Researchers @UlsterUni. Watch this spa… https://t.co/pfwuE4ycNY
On TwitterCongratulations to Ronald Muhumuza, Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment, who submitted his PhD… https://t.co/TbFyYOlts6
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On TwitterWell done Kieran O’Donnell on the publication! Hear more about Kieran’s PhD experience here-… https://t.co/yKqPUthKSZ