Research Degrees

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Undertake impactful research in cutting-edge facilities

Falmouth offers both theoretical and practice-based research programmes leading to an MPhil or PhD, currently awarded through our partnership with University of the Arts London.

Apply for a research degree

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Guardian Head of Photography Roger Tooth chats to a student at the symposium. Photography by Tom Sandberg of Cartel Photos

How to Apply for a Research Degree

Whether you’re applying for a MPhil or PhD research degree, find out about the key stages of the a...

How to Apply for a Research Degree
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MPhil & PhD Programme Structure

Explore the programme structure of an MPhil or PhD research degree.

MPhil & PhD Programme Structure
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Fund your Research Degree

See the options available to help you fund your research degree.

Fund your Research Degree
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Impact Training Workshop October 2013. Image courtesy of CommsConsult.

Doctoral Project Briefs

We invite MPhil and PhD project proposals that respond to a doctoral project brief.

Doctoral Project Briefs

Researcher Community

We have researchers working across a range of projects all contributing to our overarching research programmes. You can get in touch with our PhD and MPhil researcher community here. 

Connect with our researchers
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Postgraduate researcher resources

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Research Student Development Programme

Find out about research student development opportunities at Falmouth.

Research Student Development Programme
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Research Support

We recognise the importance of attracting, nurturing and supporting research talent.

Research Support
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Researcher Feedback

Researcher feedback helps us to continue to monitor, enhance and evolve the research student experie...

Researcher Feedback
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Research Facilities

Falmouth has made a significant investment in research facilities and infrastructure.

Research Facilities
Postgraduate Research at Falmouth

Postgraduate research students discuss their experience of studying a research degree at Falmouth University.

 

 

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