Postgraduate research | University of Leicester

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Join our passionate research community

Be part of our thriving postgraduate research community Pursue your passion and become part of the next generation of postgraduate researchers to change our world.

We offer a wider range of postgraduate courses and study options for you to choose from, and we have world-leading academic ready to interest and inspire you as you embark on your research journey.

Research degrees

Find out what we offer

Entry requirements

The qualifications you need

Research subjects

The research areas we offer

PhD funding

How to fund your PhD

Find a supervisor

Find out more about our researchers’ area of interest and expertise.

Find your supervisor

Our Doctoral College

Here to support you, find out about our specialist facilities and services.

Supporting your studies

Doctoral Training Programmes

Quality funded PhD opportunities across a range of research areas.

Secure an opportunity

Distance Learning PhDs

Wherever you are in the world, you can study with us.

Browse our opportunities

Supporting you

We offer training, support and guidance.

Find out how we support you

Finding funding

Discover ways to cover the cost of your PhD.

Find out what funding is available

What our students say

Our current postgraduate researchers on why they study at Leicester.

Read their experiences

Visit and study with us

Apply to study with us as part of your PhD.

Apply to study here

Your fees explained

Get more information on tuition fees.

Learn more about fees

Explore our research

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Research news

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Citizen Writes

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Citizen Shorts

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Our research