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The MPhil/PhD program offers an outstanding platform for students to refine both their specialized and broader transferable research abilities. This initiative enables participants to explore diverse research methodologies while gaining hands-on experience in conducting extensive research projects and teaching engagements.
An MPhil/PhD represents an advanced postgraduate research qualification demanding original investigation and the completion of a substantial 60,000 to 100,000-word dissertation. At Birkbeck, enrollment begins with MPhil status, with progression to PhD contingent upon satisfactory progress within the first one to two years. Securing an appropriate academic supervisor at Birkbeck, possessing the necessary expertise to mentor your research journey, is essential. Discover more about pursuing a research degree at Birkbeck.