Research Degrees
Research degrees focus on the pursuit of a research goal, through a supervised research project. The research topic is selected to fit departmental research strategy and supervisor expertise. There are taught elements to a research degree, but the major component is research. All research students belong to one of Department’s two research groups.
- PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) involves 3-4 years of supervised research resulting in a thesis. PhD graduates may use the title “Dr”.
- MPhil (Master of Philosophy) involves 2 years of supervised research resulting in a thesis.
- MSc by research involves 1 year of supervised research resulting in a thesis.
It is usual for a PhD student to be initially registered for an MPhil and then progress to a PhD during their 2nd year of study.
International Graduate Scheme (IGS)
The International Graduate Scheme (IGS) will replace
the Science and Engineering Graduate Scheme (SEGS) on 1 May 2007 with
a new ‘staying on’ scheme which is not academic subject
specific. IGS will enable international students who have acquired a
bachelor degree or higher degree in any subject from the University
of Hull to be able to apply to stay on to work in the UK for
up to one year.
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