Information for research degree students
The Social Sciences Arts and Humanities Research institute comprises a thriving community of some two hundred research students.
Thriving research culture
SSAHRI is part of a wider Doctoral College designed to bring together the wider research community to make a vibrant and supportive research culture across the University of Hertfordshire.
The Institute offers programmes at Masters and Doctoral level and a range of professional doctorate for those who wish to use their advance standing in business and the professions as a platform for further research.
Our students are supported by world leading academics in a wide range of disciplines including:
- Art and Design
- Art and Design History
- Business and Management
- Economic and Employment Studies
- Education
- English Literature, Language and Film
- History
- Law
- Music
- Philosophy
Working together
Collaboration across disciplines is at the centre of SSAHRI's ethos.
The Institute offers numerous opportunities to share and benefit from one another’s expertise from multi-disciplinary supervisory teams to student and staff conferences.
Sharing knowledge
Each of SSAHRI’s subject areas offers a range of seminars, training events and public lectures.
SSAHRI’s researchers are committed to sharing their research with the community at large and we work with many local museums and heritage organisations through UH Galleries and our Heritage Hub.
Doctoral College
Through our Doctoral College, we also offer a comprehensive generic research training programme to help you get the most from your research degree, and subject specific research training.
Our students regularly contribute to conferences at home and in the UK and we have a thriving programme of activities to help you plan your career and disseminate your research.
Our Research Tutors and Programme Directors are pleased to advise applicants and you can also contact our research administrators for advice and additional information.
Contact us to find out more about our research community and the study opportunities we offer.