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Research degrees

Pursue your passions and make an impact on the world with a research degree at York St John University.

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Join our community of forward thinking academics as a postgraduate researcher (PGR).

Delve into your chosen topic, work with a supervisor, and make a positive impact with your research. You can discover key research areas at York St John on our Research pages.

8th for overall satisfaction among part time postgraduate researchers
(Postgraduate Experience Survey 2023)

On this page you can find out more about the types of research degree that we offer. You can also find out how to apply, where to get funding, and about our support for researchers.

We plan to grow our research community over the next few years. To read about how we will grow and increase our support, download our commitment plan.

Download: Our Commitment to Postgraduate Research (PDF, 1.7MB)

Postgraduate events

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Join us at an Open Evening, Open Day or other postgraduate event to find out more about research at York St John.

Talk to us about what it's like to be a postgraduate researcher here, and ask us your questions about how to apply. You'll also get a chance to speak to our academic staff.

Postgraduate events

Postgraduate Research School

Join our community of forward thinking academics as a postgraduate researcher (PGR).

Our Postgraduate Research School launched in October 2024.

The Postgraduate Research School offers comprehensive support and direction to postgraduate researchers from the start to the completion of their research degree.

More about our Postgraduate Research School

Our research degrees

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Master of Research (MRes)

Focus on a specialist area and enhance your expertise. We offer a range of Master of Research (MRes) courses:

  • Artistic Practice MRes
  • Education MRes
  • Humanities MRes
  • Linguistics MRes
  • Management Studies MRes
  • Science and Health MRes
  • Master's by Research MA, MSc
  • Practice-led Master's by Research MA, MSc
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PhDs

Immerse yourself in your chosen specialism and conduct high quality academic research. We offer a range of PhDs:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Practice-led Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (by Published Work)
Counselling session

Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology

This course is for those who want to work as a Counselling Psychologist. The course includes training in theory, clinical practice and research.

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Doctor of Education

Research specific aspects of your professional practice. Develop the knowledge and skills you need for a leadership role.