MPhil at University of Derby

Programme overview

The MPhil is a postgraduate research master's, essentially a smaller-scale PhD, taken as a standalone qualification or as a step towards a PhD.

Department: Doctoral College / research degrees (all subject areas) | Duration: a maximum of two years full-time or three years part-time to submission; maximum registration 3 years full-time / 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time also available; online study possible for some projects) | Intake: September, January, March, June | Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A preliminary phase to develop the research idea and methodology, followed by phased research with a supervisory team, thesis or critical appraisal submission and a viva voce examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a First or Upper-Second (2:1) UK honours degree, preferably a UK master's degree, or equivalent international qualifications or experience; a research proposal is required when proposing your own project. English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and at least 6.5 in reading, speaking and listening.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Annual full-time tuition fee; part-time £2,619 (home) / £8,750 (overseas) per year. Bench fees may be set separately for some projects. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Annual full-time tuition fee; part-time £2,619 (home) / £8,750 (overseas) per year. Bench fees may be set separately for some projects. Source

Intake: September, January, March, June

Duration: a maximum of two years full-time or three years part-time to submission; maximum registration 3 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.derby.ac.uk/research/degrees/applicants/

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