Research degrees
Our staff are working at the edge of new knowledge and feed their expertise directly into our research degrees.
We have a proven record in cutting edge research and innovative developments. 68 per cent of our research activity was rated at international quality or above in the UK's national research assessment. All four of our faculties have research which is classed as world leading, and international organisations like Epson, NASA, and BP have used our research expertise.
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Study at the highest academic level on an interprofessional course designed for experienced professionals from all areas of health, social care, biomedical science and sport and exercise science. It allows you to focus on your specific research interests to gain a professional doctorate award.Professional doctorates are equivalent to PhDs but... More information
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A research degree in your chosen English subject is a period of intensive, supervised investigative work. It builds on your previous academic or professional experience and allows you to develop an original area of expertise. We offer research opportunities in creative writing eighteenth-century and romantic writing linguistics the... More information
This course builds on your previous training in research methods and statistics and develops your understanding of current methodological debates and advances in psychology.The course provides a balance of training in qualitative and quantitative methods and you develop specialist interests to meet your needs. Your dissertation allows you to go on... More information
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We offer research opportunities in economic and business history colonial history social and political studies. A research degree in your chosen history subject is a period of intensive, supervised investigative work. It builds on your previous academic or professional experience and allows you to develop an original area of expertise. You... More information
The Doctorate in Business Administration provides you with a programme of in-depth study and personal scholarship. It allows you to make a difference to the way that management and professional practice is developed in your specialist area, such as organisation and management, facilities and property management and tourism and hospitality.It is... More information
This research degree is appropriate if you are either an experienced, well-qualified practitioner looking to improve your academic and personal development or you are a suitably qualified graduate looking to extend your research skills and conduct a piece of educational research at doctoral level.A higher degree by research involves training in... More information
Doctor of Philosophy (Phd) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil)A higher degree by research involves training in research methods and systematic, high level study of a research project. The nature of the work and the time it takes to finish the research means a research degree is demanding and needs great commitment.You must present your results in a... More information
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This course is hosted by the Faculty of Development and Society Graduate School. The Graduate School website provides a communication hub for students and staff engaged in research, information about our research work, and useful contact information.The course is ideal if you have a first degree in social work or social sciences and you plan to ... More information
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A research degree in international film and screen studies is a period of intensive, supervised investigative work in this area. It builds on your previous academic or professional experience and allows you to develop an original area of expertise. You work closely with a director of studies and a supervisor who are specialists in your chosen... More information
The Cultural, Communication and Computing Research Institute (C3RI) is a diverse multidisciplinary group which makes connections between the research traditions of art design and media production communication studies computing engineering.The Institute consists of two research centres Art and Design Research Centre Communication and... More information
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (Mphil)A higher degree by research involves training in research methods and systematic, high level study of a research project. The nature of the work and the time it takes to finish the research means a research degree is demanding and needs great commitment.You must present your results in a... More information
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This programme is hosted by the Faculty of Development and Society Graduate School. The Graduate School website provides a communication hub for students and staff engaged in research, information about our research work, and useful contact information.The programme has courses within all faculties of the University. These courses serve several... More information
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This social science research methods course for business and management introduces you to a range of methods and strategies, and the underpinning theories and philosophies. You gain the skills you need to carry out research in a variety of areas using qualitative or quantitative research methods.The course meets your research training needs in... More information
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This course is hosted by the Faculty of Development and Society Graduate School in collaboration with the Culture, Communication and Computing Research Institute. The Graduate School website provides a communication hub for students and staff engaged in research, information about our research work, and useful contact information.During this... More information
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A research degree is essentially a period of intensive, supervised, research work in your chosen area. It builds on your previous academic or professional experience.We value and support our students who are a vital contribution to the intellectual life of the University. The programme is based on your individual requirements. You can also design... More information
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The DBA International is a dual degree in collaboration with Business School Netherlands, one of the leading business schools in the Netherlands. When you successfully complete it you receive an award from both Sheffield Hallam and the Business School Netherlands.This course provides you with in-depth study and personal scholarship in a specialist... More information
During this course we introduce you to social science research methods, the supporting theories and philosophies, and related policy and practice issues in education. You can also develop areas of specialist interests. It is suitable if you are working in or planning to work in education policy and practice carry out research in these and... More information
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The Doctorate in Education (EdD) is an advanced programme of study and research at doctoral level. We designed it for professionals in education, training and allied fields who wish to enquire into and develop their professional practice through advanced-level study and research.The course allows you to deepen your knowledge base in research and... More information
This course is hosted by the Faculty of Development and Society Graduate School. The Graduate School website provides a communication hub for students and staff engaged in research, information about our research work, and useful contact information.During this course we introduce you to social research methods and strategies, and the supporting... More information
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You work towards the submission of a 30,000 word dissertation, on a topic agreed between you and your supervisor. The topic can be in English literature (early modern period to the present), English language, critical theory or a combination of these. The English department has expertise in the Renaissance period C18-C19 ... More information

