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Research degrees are advanced postgraduate programmes that involve independent research, supported by academic supervisors, that make an original contribution to knowledge or practice. A student starts as an MPhil candidate; there is a transfer milestone at the mid-point to when potential for candidature for PhD is reviewed.
Applicants for an MPhil/PhD should hold at least one of the following:
a) a first or upper second class honours degree from a UK University or a qualification which may be deemed equivalent by NARIC* and the admissions review panel;
or
b) a master's degree from a UK University or a non UK qualification which may be deemed equivalent as above;
or
c) other qualifications, publications and/or appropriate professional training and experience which may be considered equivalent by the admissions review panel to one of the above.