As a University of Suffolk postgraduate student, you’ll be an integral and respected part of our research community. Our students from across the UK and around the world study are developing their own research or ground-breaking projects under the supportive guidance of an academic supervisor. We are able to offer both Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research degrees. Our MPhil and PhDs are validated and awarded by the University of Brighton, bringing a rich academic history to our research areas. Our research students will enrol with the University of Suffolk and all PhD supervision and training will take place at our stunning Waterfront campus in Ipswich.

Students will study for around 3–4 years full-time and 6–7 years part-time. We operate a rolling intake of students so you can make an application any time during the year. Typically UK students would start their PhD one month after a formal offer is made. International students would start around three months after an offer is made. 

Explore the areas below to help you complete a successful application to Suffolk, where you will enjoy a full programme of research support, training and advice designed for students working towards doctoral degrees (PhDs). 

Meet the Suffolk Doctoral College

Meet the Suffolk Doctoral College Team and hear more about our PhD provision by watching our video

Get in Touch

Contact the Doctoral College for any questions or further information regarding PhD applications, email suffolkdoctoralcollege@uos.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1473 338272