36 monthsProgramme duration
17,500 GBPTuition Fee/year
23 Nov, 2026Application Deadline
Jan, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
A PhD is conducted purely by research. Each PhD is the unique development of your individual research project, performed under the guidance of at least two supervisory members of staff with expertise in the research area.
You can pursue a PhD in any area of research within the University where suitable expertise is available to support the proposed project. Cross-disciplinary projects are welcome. The University provides a supportive framework for research and each student’s work is carefully overseen and progress monitored. It is also possible to study a PhD via distance learning at London Met.
Completing a PhD means you'll be making an original contribution to knowledge. It requires an excellent overview of existing research in your field, plus analytical skills to assess research claims. You'll also need to be a self-motivator and be able to dedicate considerable time to completing a PhD.
Although technically there is no taught component to this degree, you will receive research training and have access to any master's level modules that may be useful to your research topic.
Our research community is lively and diverse. You'll be joining us at an exciting time where the University is investing into research. As part of our Graduate School, you'll be able to attend frequent events to enhance your personal development and help with preparation for life after your PhD. On top of this, you'll benefit from conferences, lecture series and research seminar series and be encouraged to present at our annual Student-Staff Research Conference.
Your supervisors will support your progress, which will be monitored by your academic School. As part of your PhD, you'll be encouraged to attend conferences, write papers and publish while undertaking your research.
London Met has strong links with various industries, businesses, hospital trusts, the legal profession, as well as governmental and non-governmental organisations, plus local stakeholders in London. These connections and networking opportunities may impact your research and career.
Our specialist research areas include: The Centre for Creative Arts, Cultures and Engagement; The Cyber Security Research Centre; The Cellular Molecular and Immunology Research Centre; The Centre for Primary Health and Social Care; The Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit and The Global Diversities and Inequalities Research Centre, to name a few.
Our staff undertake research and offer supervision in a range of areas, including:
- 3D design
- applied health research, health studies (interdisciplinary perspective), public health and nutrition
- architectural history/culture, design, ecologies and the civic realm
- cellular and molecular biosciences
- communications technology
- computer science
- criminology
- cyber security
- data science
- design history, global fashion studies, visual and material culture
- education with a commitment to social justice
- electronic engineering
- finance, economics, social marketing
- health psychology
- human resource management
- intelligent systems
- jewellery, textile and creative practice
- loose-fit construction, community-led design, architect as craftsperson
- maritime law and company law
- media and communications
- medicinal chemistry and drug delivery
- molecular sciences
- operations management
- politics and international relations
- public/visual art, performance and practice-based/led research
- robotics
- sociology
- translation studies
- urban planning, design and participation
- violence against women and children and the emergence of trafficking
- visual communication
- women’s studies
For a full list of our research centres, visit the research section of our website.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
A PhD is conducted purely by research. Each PhD is the unique development of your individual research project, performed under the guidance of at least two supervisory members of staff with expertise in the research area.
You can pursue a PhD in any area of research within the University where suitable expertise is available to support the proposed project. Cross-disciplinary projects are welcome. The University provides a supportive framework for research and each student’s work is carefully overseen and progress monitored. It is also possible to study a PhD via distance learning at London Met.
Completing a PhD means you'll be making an original contribution to knowledge. It requires an excellent overview of existing research in your field, plus analytical skills to assess research claims. You'll also need to be a self-motivator and be able to dedicate considerable time to completing a PhD.
Although technically there is no taught component to this degree, you will receive research training and have access to any master's level modules that may be useful to your research topic.
Our research community is lively and diverse. You'll be joining us at an exciting time where the University is investing into research. As part of our Graduate School, you'll be able to attend frequent events to enhance your personal development and help with preparation for life after your PhD. On top of this, you'll benefit from conferences, lecture series and research seminar series and be encouraged to present at our annual Student-Staff Research Conference.
Your supervisors will support your progress, which will be monitored by your academic School. As part of your PhD, you'll be encouraged to attend conferences, write papers and publish while undertaking your research.
London Met has strong links with various industries, businesses, hospital trusts, the legal profession, as well as governmental and non-governmental organisations, plus local stakeholders in London. These connections and networking opportunities may impact your research and career.
Our specialist research areas include: The Centre for Creative Arts, Cultures and Engagement; The Cyber Security Research Centre; The Cellular Molecular and Immunology Research Centre; The Centre for Primary Health and Social Care; The Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit and The Global Diversities and Inequalities Research Centre, to name a few.
Our staff undertake research and offer supervision in a range of areas, including:
- 3D design
- applied health research, health studies (interdisciplinary perspective), public health and nutrition
- architectural history/culture, design, ecologies and the civic realm
- cellular and molecular biosciences
- communications technology
- computer science
- criminology
- cyber security
- data science
- design history, global fashion studies, visual and material culture
- education with a commitment to social justice
- electronic engineering
- finance, economics, social marketing
- health psychology
- human resource management
- intelligent systems
- jewellery, textile and creative practice
- loose-fit construction, community-led design, architect as craftsperson
- maritime law and company law
- media and communications
- medicinal chemistry and drug delivery
- molecular sciences
- operations management
- politics and international relations
- public/visual art, performance and practice-based/led research
- robotics
- sociology
- translation studies
- urban planning, design and participation
- violence against women and children and the emergence of trafficking
- visual communication
- women’s studies
For a full list of our research centres, visit the research section of our website.
Admission Requirements
You will be required to have:
- a good honours degree from a UK university or equivalent (first or upper-second class), although applicants will usually tend to have obtained a master's degree before entry
Candidates with other qualifications are considered on their merits.
As a part of the application process, you are required to submit a research proposal outlining how you intend to investigate your topic of interest. In the proposal, you will need to clearly state your research questions, aims and objectives, as well as your review of the literature on the topic and the corresponding research design. The document needs to specify what your original contribution to the knowledge will be. You can find more information about the structure and content of the research proposal. Please note that your application cannot be processed without the proposal and you will be able to upload it, once you click 'Apply now' and start the application process.
The University only offers supervision to candidates if there is adequate available supervisory expertise in the area of the research project.
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