The support, expertise and enthusiasm offered by the department has been invaluable. We are encouraged to be part of the research community, share ideas and learn from each other.
Suzanne Doyle, PhD Candidate
The School provides a very stimulating environment for new researchers. It is challenging but always supportive and people are always ready to discuss and debate your ideas and offer you an alternative perspective.
Nicholas Wright, PhD Candidate
The PSI PGR community has been incredibly friendly and helpful, and the School has always supported me in going to conferences and workshops important to my research.
Vanessa Buth, PhD Candidate
The excellent support from my supervisors and other staff helped me finish my PhD in less than three years…. Having a PhD from the School was crucially decisive for getting a permanent position at my current university.
Dr Geir K. Almlid, Trondheim
The School's approachable, friendly and knowledgeable staff, together with an amazing PGR community, made my first year of doctoral studies a wonderful and fulfilling experience.

With expert supervision, a supportive research environment, high levels of student satisfaction and high-quality research training, PSI welcomes applications from well-qualified candidates to our MPhil/PhD programmes and our Master's by Research.

All applications for our Postgraduate Degrees are handled by the Faculty of Arts and Humanities Graduate School.

PSI's four main areas of specialism are:

We have strong links with the Schools of Philosophy, History and Film and Television Studies, and the School of Economics and the Law School through the ESRC Centre for Competition Policy. These relationships enable us to supervise students wishing to write their theses on areas that cross disciplinary boundaries.

In addition to supervision, PSI offers support for research students including a dedicated postgraduate research seminar. This gives you the opportunity to present your research, hear feedback and receive advice on various aspects of researching, writing and submitting a PhD thesis.

As a PSI research student, you will also be invited to the School's weekly research seminar addressed by guest speakers, as well as interdisciplinary workshops and conferences.

In addition to School and Faculty studentships, PSI can provide financial support to help you join professional associations, attend conferences and undertake research fieldwork.