Postgraduate research

A research degree programme will provide you with training in relevant transferable and research skills which will support you in gaining expertise in a specialist area. So come to Leeds, build on your existing knowledge, acquire new skills and make an original contribution through supervised research.

Take a look at our postgraduate research brochure below and be inspired by the experiences of some of our current and recent postgraduates.

Studying at Leeds

We are one of the largest centres for research training in the UK, offering a range of research degrees - from Masters to PhDs (full-time or split-site) as well as Professional Doctorates.

• As a research student at Leeds you'll benefit from comprehensive support to ensure you develop academic and transferable skills.
• In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), we were ranked joint 14th in the UK for research quality*.
• Over 2,000 students are currently registered for research degrees.
• All our schools admit research students.
• Our institutes and centres of doctoral training conduct multidisciplinary research.
• 36% of our academics are involved in applied research or consultancy contracts with industry and public sector organisations.

As one of our postgraduate research students, you will be assigned at least one supervisor who will work closely with you. Supervisors draw on their own special experience to guide your work, give encouragement and advise you as you conduct your research and then prepare your written thesis.

The University offers a wide range of training and development opportunities for postgraduate researchers. Read more about training and development for postgraduate researchers

Doctoral Training Centres

Doctoral Training Centres offer funded PhD opportunities alongside intensive researcher and professional skills training for UK and EU candidates (international candidates are advised to contact the relevant department for further information on their eligibility). Read more about DTCs

Search for postgraduate research opportunities or taught courses

If you're not sure whether you want to take a research degree or a taught course, look at what's available in your subject area and contact the admissions tutors for more information.

*Times Higher Education (THE) league table