Loughborough University
Leicestershire, UK
LE11 3TU
+44 (0)1509 263171

Postgraduate Study

Information Science

Research information PhD/MPhil

3 years full-time; 5 years part-time/2 years full-time; 3 years part-time

Research Proposal

Applicants should include a research proposal with their application. This proposal should outline the research context, the aim and objectives of the proposed research, an outline literature review and an indication of the research methods to be used.

For further information see the Department's website.

Members of staff are happy to guide applicants in the development of their research proposal and suggested topics can be found on the Department's website.

Entry Qualification

Good degree (minimum 2:1) or equivalent professional experience and qualifications.

Departmental Support and Training for Research Students

All research students are provided with:

supervisor(s) with appropriate expertise and a Director of Research Degree Programme to provide additional guidance and pastoral support; research students can also consult any other departmental academic staff if appropriate for their research
access to funds to support conference travel and subsistence
access to photocopying, printing, and interlibrary loan facilities
access to a hot-desk/computer facility in purposely refurbished, high quality, open-plan, space

All research students:

are expected to attend regular meetings with their Supervisor(s)
are expected to attend specified training courses and seminars throughout their PhD study to support their research
may have the opportunity to support undergraduate teaching through employment as tutorial/laboratory assistants