Master of Philosophy - MPhil

Why study this course?

A Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is conducted purely by research. Each MPhil is the unique development of your individual research project, conducted under the guidance of at least two supervisory members of staff with expertise in the research area.

An MPhil can be pursued in any area of research within the university, where suitable expertise is available to support the proposed research. Cross-disciplinary projects are welcome. Here at London Met, we provide a supportive framework for research where your work is carefully overseen and your progress is monitored. It's also possible to study an MPhil via distance learning with us.

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An MPhil means becoming an expert in a subject area, critically reviewing research in relation to a research question and carrying out a piece of research using suitable methods.

Undertaking an MPhil requires an excellent overview of existing research in your field and analytical skills in assessing research claims. You'll also need the ability and stamina of working independently and be in a position to afford the time investment pursuing an MPhil represents.

Although the degree is awarded for research with no taught component, as a research student, you'll be provided with research training and have access to any master's level modules that may facilitate your research.

London Met has a spirited and diverse community of research students and you'll be studying at an exciting time when the University is investing in research. As part of our Graduate School, you'll benefit from frequent events to enhance your personal development and help prepare you for life after the MPhil. You'll also benefit from our conferences, lecture series and research seminar series and be encouraged to present at our annual Student-Staff Research Conference.

Your progress will be closely supported by your supervisors and monitored by your School. You'll be encouraged to attend conferences, write papers and publish while pursuing your research.

London Met has strong links with a wide range of industries, businesses, hospital trusts, the legal profession, governmental and non-governmental organisations, as well as local stakeholders in London that may impact your research and future career.

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.

Staff undertake research and offer supervision in areas including:

• 3D design
• applied health research, health studies (interdisciplinary perspective), public health and nutrition
• architectural history/culture, design, ecologies and the civic realm
• cellular and molecular biosciences
• criminology
• design history, global fashion studies, visual and material culture
• education with a commitment to social justice
• finance, economics, social marketing
• health psychology
• human resource management
• intelligent systems
• jewellery, textile and creative practice
• loose-fit construction, community-led design, architect as craftsperson
• maritime law and company law
• media and communications
• medicinal chemistry and drug delivery
• molecular sciences
• operations management
• politics and international relations
• public/visual art, performance and practice-based/led research
• sociology
• translation studies
• urban planning, design and participation
• violence against women and children and the emergence of trafficking
• visual communication
• women’s studies