Research students
Become part of our exciting research community and you will find yourself immersed in a stimulating and supportive environment, among leading academics.
We are proud to be one of the highest ranking post-1992 universities for the quality of our research and the real-world impact it has on the:
- professions
- heritage sector
- creative industries
- charities and other local, national and international businesses.
Why join SSAHRI as a research student?
International quality research
University of Hertfordshire research was judged to be of international quality in the Research Assessment Exercise 2008. Read more about our RAE 2008 results
At SSAHRI, we offer research supervision in:
- history
- literature
- philosophy
- business
- education
- art and design
- music
- English language and communications
- Mass media communications
- Law
A range of research degrees
Over 140 research students are currently registered for the degrees of:
- MA
- MSc
- Masters by Research
- MPhil
- EdD
- DMan
- DBA
- PhD
More about the different types of awards
See a list of research degrees
State-of-the-art facilities
As well as high-quality facilities, we offer our students a creative and demanding atmosphere for research. Read more about our facilities
Join our research team
If you have a research topic in mind and would like to join us, please contact the appropriate research leader to discuss it informally.
Information for prospective research degree students
How to apply
Please contact us for information on how to apply:
Janice Turner, Research Administrator Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Research Institute University of Hertfordshire Hatfield AL10 9AB UKtel +44 (0)1707 285628
fax +44 (0)1707 285611