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Current Research Happening Across Geography & USP
Current Research Happening Across Geography & USP
Our world-leading research culture and environment is dedicated to supporting new talent and developing innovative solutions to contemporary challenges. Our staff work with local communities, national policymakers and international organisations to address real-world issues.
Sheffield Urbanism LinkedIn - Celebrating and sharing urban research from the University of Sheffield.
Applications for 2025 entry are open!
Postgraduate taught degree programmes typically run for a year, but can be longer depending on the type of qualification you’re studying and whether you study full-time or part-time. Take a look at our postgraduate course listings for detailed course information, including programme duration.
Some Common Questions About PGR Scholarships.
Some Common Questions About PGR Scholarships.
PHD Resources and Links
PHD Resources and Links
↑ What makes a strong PhD? -
A PhD is an independent piece of research and writing that makes an original contribution to existing knowledge. It is between 75,000 to 100,000 words long and is typically conducted over three years full-time (or five years part-time.)
The defining feature of a PhD is that it is yours. The topic will usually come from you, unless you are working on a predefined project attached to funding. Even then, you will take ownership of that project and make it your own.
The PhD will likely be the most challenging type of academic work you have ever done: it should also be the most rewarding.
↑ Search for PhD opportunities at Sheffield and be part of our world-leading research.
Find a department or discipline
Find out who's doing the kind of research you're interested in – department web pages are a good place to start. Departments also advertise funded PhD projects.
↑ Careers & Employability Service -Considering applying for a masters, PhD or research post? It is likely that you will need to write a personal statement.
When presented with an open text box it can be difficult to know where to start. Sometimes you will be given guidance on what to include, which you should primarily use.
If you are not given specific instructions, however, the advice found here could be useful.
↑ This ebook has been developed to help all those who are considering undertaking a PhD but its focus is on using career decision making approaches to assess and prepare for this rather than on the choice of research topic.
Postgraduate Taught Resources & Links
Postgraduate Taught Resources & Links
↑ UoS offer courses accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Royal Town Planning Institute, to maximise your employment prospects so you can become part of a new and exciting group of urban professionals and change makers.
↑ theguardian.com - Not sure whether the postgrad life is for you? Answer these five questions
↑ Postgraduate study at Masters degree level can be challenging, but finding out about it doesn't have to be.
We've explained what to expect from a Masters and how further study will compare with your undergraduate experiences along with advice on employability and career prospects
We'll also help you find the right course: our rankings information is up to date for 2022 and we've explained the difference between common postgraduate qualifications.
↑ Further study is a popular option among students, and there are many reasons for choosing postgraduate study or research, but it’s not for everyone. This section of our website describes some of the issues to consider, including the main types of higher degrees and information on funding.
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