Research degrees opportunities
At Teesside University we believe that an investment in knowledge pays dividends; a postgraduate research degree is the highest degree awarded by a university. As well as enabling you to further explore a subject that excites you, a postgraduate research degree increases earning potential, develops your confidence and transferable skills and helps you stand out from the crowd.
Postgraduate research students are a vital part of the research community at Teesside University. As a member of this community, you will benefit from working with specialists with national and international reputations who will support you to develop advanced skills and expertise applicable to industry or academia.
We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive campus and to supporting all members of our University community to thrive whatever their age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, marital status, nationality or any other characteristic.
Deciding to undertake a research degree is potentially life-changing and it is important that you understand what studying for a postgraduate research degree entails. To find out more about what it is like to study for a research degree at Teesside University and how to apply click on the links below or contact our PGR team research.enquiries@tees.ac.uk.
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- Critically investigate and evaluate a topic and demonstrate an understanding of research methods appropriate to the chosen field
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- Critically investigate and evaluate a topic, resulting in an independent and original contribution to knowledge
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All PGR students are supported by their own team of supervisors (led by a Director of Studies) who will have extensive expertise in your area of interest and be able to provide guidance throughout your degree. Therefore, before you apply for a research degree it is important that you decide on a subject area and identify a supervisor. You can explore our areas of expertise and potential supervisors using a keyword search on our research portal.
Find out more about the applicant journey for postgraduate research degrees
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Case Studies
Kirsti J Loughran
Kirsti’s programme of studies will investigate the relationship between balance and gait impairment in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and high rates of pain suffered by people with COPD.
Kate Byrnes
Kate’s PhD assesses the experiences and attitudes of women with learning disability, family carers, and paid care workers, towards the national cervical and breast cancer screening programmes.
Alexandra Morris
I would recommend Teesside University. The place is friendly, kind, and nurturing, and unlike any other college or university I’ve ever attended.
PhD in History
Maria O’Hanlon
PhD Researcher – Microbiology
Anirudh Sharma
PhD in Ion mobility and Mass Spectrometry
Sean Donnelly
I gained a diverse array of richly transferrable knowledge and skills, as well as forging friendships and the opportunity to research and contribute to academic conferences internationally.
PhD Modern Irish History
Mandella Osei-Assibey Bonsu
The campus is vibrant with so many places to go to when you don’t have lectures,
PhD in financial innovation
Mengyu Lu
The Library is awesome – it’s open 24/7, so I can study at any time.
PhD
