Research programmes

There are 44 areas of study available

Staff in three of our faculties have identified a range of projects for which they particularly welcome applications from prospective MPhil and PhD students:

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Art and Design

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
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Part-time
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Explore your research interests in art and design - from computer games art, to illustration and photography - supported by the expertise of our staff, on our PhD programme in Cambridge.
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Audiology and Hearing Disability Research

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
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Part-time
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Work with an internationally renowned academic team that has extensive research activities and collaborations, is widely published and attracts significant grant funding.
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Biology

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
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Part-time
Course features
As a postgraduate researcher you will join an interdisciplinary group, within the School of Life Sciences, which is well-connected with industry and fellow research institutions worldwide. PhD candidates are encouraged to take an active role in the School's research community in areas currently spanning global change ecology, conservation and animal behaviour and welfare.
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Biomedical Science

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
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Part-time
Course features
Biomedical science explores our understanding of health, disease and ageing in human, animal and microbial systems. PhD candidates are encouraged to take an active role in the School's research community in areas of cancer cell biology, cardiovascular disease, microbiology and molecular biology.
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Business PhD - School of Economics, Finance and Law

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Chelmsford
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Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
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Part-time
Course features
Join an international group of researchers whose work is making a positive difference in the world of business, economics, finance and law. Our doctoral programme draws on the expertise of our staff and research centres. As a PhD research student here, you'll be supported to contribute to current knowledge practice and progress into your future career.
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Business PhD - School of Management

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
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Part-time
Course features
You will be part of a diverse, international body of researchers whose work is making a positive difference in the world of business and organisations in the private, public and third sectors. Our doctoral programme draws on the expertise of our staff and research centres and supports PhD research students to contribute to current knowledge and practice and progress into careers as academics or expert practitioners.
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Children's Book Illustration

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
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Part-time
Course features
Academic interest in children’s book illustration is growing. Examine this field of illustration through a combination of practical work and theoretical enquiry.
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Computing and Information Science

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
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Part-time
Course features
Our research groups are shaping the world with innovative technologies and applications, often in collaboration with industry. We encourage PhD candidates to take an active role in our School's research community, in areas currently ranging from Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science and Applications, Imaging Technologies, Vision and Acoustics, IoT, Digital Systems and Cloud Computing, Semantic Web, Educational Technologies and Cyber Security.
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Creative Writing

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
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Part-time
Course features
Our PhD research programmes will allow you to join one of our research projects or explore your own interests in Creative Writing, supported by the expertise of our staff.
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Criminology

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
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Part-time
Course features
Our PhD research programmes will allow you to join one of our research projects or explore your own interests in Criminology, supported by the expertise of our staff.
Course details Apply
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