Research degrees

With around 2,000 postgraduate research students from over 100 different countries, Sheffield is one of the foremost centres for research training in the UK. Our ethos is to constantly push the boundaries of current understanding and to challenge accepted wisdom. We develop the spirit of rigorous enquiry in our students, who are valued wherever they choose to build their future.

Research areas

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Research degrees involve independent study, supervised by leading academic staff. You will gain a range of high-level transferable skills, that will be a valuable asset whatever your career.

Our faculties cover a wide breadth of disciplines offering a wide range of research opportunities.

Our world-class research

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Sheffield is one of the world's leading research universities. Our work received a top-10 ranking for "Research Power" in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. One of our key strengths is bringing together people from different backgrounds, adding fresh perspectives to problem solving.

Scholarships and finance

Money
Cost needn't be a barrier to pursuing a research degree. Each year we invest £6 million to provide scholarships and a range of financial support, in addition to our funding from other sources.

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You can use our online application form and then track the progress of your application.


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