If you wish to study a PhD, you will be asked to initially enrol for the MPhil. Satisfactory progress will then enable you to transfer to the PhD. Weekly seminars are given by visiting academics and there is a regular workshop programme at which staff present their own research and discuss new developments in theory and technique. Research students are also expected to periodically present seminars describing their own research, and may contribute directly to one of the School’s Working Paper series.
Further information can be found on the Business School's research degree pages.
Both MPhil and PhD research degrees involve an extensive investigation of a particular topic.
MPhil research takes a maximum of three years to complete full-time, or five years part-time, and is assessed by the submission of a dissertation of up to 60,000 words. The PhD takes a maximum of four years full-time and seven years part-time and the results of your research will normally be assessed by a written thesis of up to 100,000 words and oral examination. The PhD is only awarded when the results of your investigation make an original contribution to knowledge in the field.
A PhD is the highest qualification that a university can award and offers a challenging and exciting opportunity to work at the cutting-edge of research: if you have these qualities Exeter can offer a very supportive environment in which to pursue research.
If you are interested in applying for a research degree at Exeter, you may wish to consult with our advice for PhD applicants webpage which gives tips on how to put together a successful research degree application.
