研究:
研究學位提供給每個人針對自己有興趣的特殊領域中進行最高深的研究。 研究本身是一個非常具啟發也相當有趣的機會讓研究者可以對這個領域有更深一步調的了解。 研究課程中會由一位學院中對這個相關課題有興趣的老師來當指導教授。 英國學制中強調了研究學位有著個別輔導和獨立學習的特色。 這種高程度的技巧也對未來的工作生涯。應用研究和深造有極大的幫助。

MPhil/PhD:
大部份的學校會要求學生先修一年的 MPhil 然後第一年結束時轉讀 PhD 的課程。 PhD 的研究課程通常為期至少三年來撰寫 70,000 ~ 100,000 字的論文。 論文的內容包括了研究生自己的心得，完成之後發表。 一些特殊的例如藝術，可以做主修科目的相關課題來代替論文。以社會學而言，也可以發表一些文章來代替論文。 英國 PhD 課程也提供了下列的機會給國際學生

• 獨立完成研究，對未來的工作生涯有莫大的助益
• 在特殊的領域中成為數一數二的專家
• 在研究課程中會有方法學的專業訓練和運用

這些機會對於想往學術界發展的研究生極為重要。 近年來也有一些新的博士課程針對於一些業界的專業人士而設計的，科目例如教育，工程和心理學。

SplitPhDs: 特殊PhD(分割課程)
這種特殊的 PhD 課程會將研究的時間分割為 二，一 半時間在英國做研究，另外一半則在研究生的本國完成。 通常在英國的時間為期至少一年，研究生在本國繼續研究時，如果遇到任何問題，仍然可以聯絡在英國的指導教授。

PhD課程概況
PhD 一般生的第一年通常要完成註冊和劃定要研究的主題。 完成註冊後，系主任會要求研究生提出自己的研究範圍報告，呈交給研究課程委員會來核准。 研究生可利用任何的資源來協助自己的研究，例如上課來加強自己對選所課目的知識。 同時學校也會分配一位指導教授來監督研究的進度。 這位教授會協助研究生並針對其研究的科目來建議應該採取何種研究方式，而且要求研究生出席一些特殊的研討會和會議。 在為期三年的課程中，研究生必須定時的向教職員和同學提出進度報告。 若有任何工作應於第一年內完成可延續到第二年完成，通常第二年研究生會花很多時間在收集相關的資料上。 某些情況下，研究生會因研究的主題而有不同的工作，例如室內設計的模型。 研究生也可以向具有專業知識的業者來作咨詢，或到圖書館找他人已發表過的成果報告，上網找資料到設計問卷等等。 在第二年結束時，研究生至少要完成第一階段的資料分析。 研究生在第三年要收集更詳細的資料，分析成果，加以彙整後再分析，最後寫成的論文還必須經過編輯、校對、附上參考文獻來源才印刷裝訂成書。 論文呈交後會由二位審查員 (一位業界的人士，另一位則是和大學無關的人士) 來進行初步的審核。 經過第二階段討論後，第三階段為口試，研究生必須就研究的主題回答由審查小組所提出的問題。 通過之後就可授予博士學位。

錄取標準︰
PhD的錄取標準包括了相關科系之碩士學位、研究計劃書 (長度約1000 ~ 2000字) 和下列項目︰

• 研究範圍的提綱
• 主題所用之參考文獻包括書籍、文章和引用
• 研究方法之概要
• 語言程度最低要求為IELTS 6.5 或 TOEFL 250。
• 二封推薦函

A research degree is the ultimate opportunity for you to pursue your own specialist interests. Research is extremely stimulating and exciting as it involves producing something original that contributes to the further understanding of a particular subject. Research programmes involve individual supervision by a faculty member who has an interest in the topic. This emphasis on personal guidance and independent study is a key characteristic feature of research degrees in the UK. A UK research degree will give you high-level skills suited to careers in business, applied research and higher education.

MPhil/PhD
Most universities require you to register first for an MPhil before transferring to the PhD at the end of the first year. The PhD is a research programme extending over three or more years, culminating in a dissertation or thesis of (usually) 70,000–100,000 words. The thesis must present original findings that are, in principle, publishable. In some subjects such as art, the thesis may be replaced by an original major work. And in social sciences, several published articles may be accepted in place of a single long thesis.

The British Ph.D. offers the following opportunities to international students:

• you could produce an original piece of research, which may mean an important boost to your career
• you could become one of the world's leading experts in a particular field
• you'll receive a sound training in research methodology and practice – especially important if you intend to pursue an academic career

New types of doctoral programmes have also been developed in recent years aimed at experienced professionals in industry or professionals such as education, engineering and clinical psychology.

Split PhDs
Split PhDs let you split your research time between the UK and your home country. You'll usually spend a minimum of one year in the UK and then, complete your research in your own country but still have a supervisor in the UK.

Structure of a PhD programme:
The first year of a full time PhD is spent on initial registration. Immediately on enrollment you and your department head will produce the outline of your programme and it will be submitted to Research Degree committee for approval. You have the right to use all the facilities available to complete your degree and you can attend courses, lectures and tutorials to improve your knowledge in chosen subjects. You will be assigned an academic guide and he will supervise your progress. You both sit and formulate a methodology to be used in your particular case. You may be asked to take specialist seminars, conferences. All these three years you have to give the account of your progress to staff and fellow students from time to time, at informal seminars. During the second year you may be asked to carry out your remaining work. Usually the second year is accomplished by the data collection. This depends on your specific subject area. It may involve a field work or it may involve design of a model in interior. You consult with a specialist in your area, go through the published works in libraries or internet and prepare a questionnaire. Towards the end of the second year you will need to submit an initial analysis of your result. In the third year you may conduct detailed collection and analysis of your result, and organise them in a useful manner. These results have then to be interpreted, and the whole thing has to be organised into a thesis which has to be written, checked, referenced, printed and bound. Following the submission of the thesis, it will be read by two examiners one from within the industry and one from outside of the university, besides your tutor. This will be followed by a seminar and oral question answer session in front of select academicians and you are expected to answer the questions on your project. On Successful completion of these things you will awarded a Doctorate degree.

Entry Requirements:
A relevant master degree is needed for admission to PhD. A research proposal is also required, this is usually 1000-2000 words long. It should;

• outline the area of research
• mention the main books and articles in the current debate in the area, with citations give information on collection and availability of data
• outline the analytical techniques
• English language requirement is usually 6.5 IELTS or 250 TOEFL
• Two references