Key information
- Duration: Full-time (36 months)
- Start dates & application deadlines:
- Starting February 2027 – Apply before Nov 2026 (International, estimated deadline); Apply before Dec 2026 (National, estimated deadline)
Overview
Completing the Doctor of Philosophy programme from London Metropolitan University 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. Visit the programme website for more information
Career opportunities: Many people with an PhD become lecturers, teachers or researchers, but these are by no means the only destinations.
Depending on your discipline, you may go into industry (this is frequently the case for graduates in biological or computer science), the City (business and law graduates), public sector management and/or policy-making (social science and business graduates), international governmental organisations (social science and business graduates), the social professions or non-governmental organisations.
Many of their graduates are mid-career and use their degree for career enhancement in areas such as social services, education, counselling, health and social care, or diplomacy.
Programme Structure
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.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL® IBT: 72 OR 4 (new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned)
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General 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.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 33,333 AUD / year (≈ 17,500 GBP / year)
Domestic: 12,381 AUD / year (≈ 6,500 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part-time: UK: £3,250 per year; International: £8,750 per year (may vary annually and there may be additional fees)
Living Costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,166-4,109 AUD / month