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PhD and doctoral degrees
Conduct a significant piece of research and make an original contribution to your field.
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PhD and doctoral degrees offer you the chance to make a meaningful and original contribution to your chosen field. They require passion and dedication, but allow you to drive your own research and can be a huge step towards your long-term career goals.
By studying at Manchester Met, you will join a successful and collaborative research community. In addition to receiving dedicated support from our expert supervisors and access to our modern research facilities, we will help prepare you for life after your degree.
If you’re thinking about doing a doctoral degree, we recommend doing the ‘So You’re Thinking of a PhD?’ short online intensive. It’s a free resource developed by a group of current Manchester Met PhD students that takes you through the process of doing a PhD from start to finish.
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