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class="main page-content wrapper">   <div id="main-content" class="page-content-container main-content"> <div class="region region-content"> <section class="block block-system block-system-main clearfix"> </section> <section class="block block-slices block-content-slices items-1 block-1-col block-slices-slice-body clearfix" data-slicetype="BodyContent" id ="block-slices-slice-body"> <p class="intro-text">There are <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/courses/types-research-degree">various postgraduate research qualifications</a> that BU awards across our four faculties. </p> <p>There are several milestones throughout a postgraduate research degree, with each stage designed to assess and hone your research to help you produce a strong thesis. You can find more information about all of these stages in the <a href="https://intranetsp.bournemouth.ac.uk/pandptest/8a-code-of-practice-for-research-degrees.PDF">Code of Practice for Research Degrees (pdf 2.6mb)</a>.</p> <p>Join a <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/meet-us/postgraduate-open-days">Postgraduate Open Day</a> to find out more about postgraduate research.</p> <p>Read more about our areas of research focus across our four faculties below.</p> </section> <section class="block block-slices block-content-slices block-slices-slice-wysiwyg-content-2 clearfix" data-slicetype="WYSIWYGContent" id ="block-slices-slice-wysiwyg-content-2"> <h2 class="block-slices__title">The Bournemouth University Business School</h2> <p>Our Business School is home to leading journals and a host of fascinating research. This includes culturally significant work in areas such as para-sports and events, and fiscal and policy-defining matters such as oil price volatility and economic modelling. The Business School offers the opportunity to work with leading academics in areas such as business and management, disaster management, finance and tourism, hospitality and events. Our Business School is one of fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide to gain Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation. </p> </section> <section class="block block-slices block-content-slices items-1 block-1-col block-slices-slice-accordion-1 clearfix" data-slicetype="Accordion" id ="block-slices-slice-accordion-1">  <div class="accordion">  <h3 class='accordion-header' data-collapse-summary="" aria-expanded="false"> Business School postgraduate research courses</h3> <div class='accordion-panel' aria-hidden="true"> <div class="accordion-content"> <div class="accordion-teaser"> <div class="accordion-teaser__image"> <img src="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/bournemouth_-_1_1__square_/public/assets/images/ebc-2018-3.jpg?itok=CAt9b_iB" alt="Master’s by Research (MRes) Business School" title="Master’s by Research (MRes) Business School" /> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__content"> <div class="accordion-teaser__title"> <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/mres-bournemouth-university-business-school" class="accordion-teaser__link"> Master’s by Research (MRes) </a> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__body"> A Master’s by Research (MRes) course allows you to embark upon a research degree by undertaking a research project at Master’s level which will be assessed via submission of a thesis and a viva voce. This course allows you to explore a specific research question that interests you. </div> </div> </div><div class="accordion-teaser"> <div class="accordion-teaser__image"> <img src="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/bournemouth_-_1_1__square_/public/assets/images/talbot-from-poole-house.jpg?itok=snScyFHC" alt="A shot of Talbot Campus, taken from the top of Poole House at the front end of the campus" title="A shot of Talbot Campus, taken from the top of Poole House" /> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__content"> <div class="accordion-teaser__title"> <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/node/9751" class="accordion-teaser__link"> Master of Philosophy (MPhil) </a> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__body"> A Master of Philosophy (MPhil) can be a precursor to a PhD, giving you two years to delve into a subject that you are passionate about. Our staff within the Business School have varied interests and specialisms, providing you with an opportunity to work with an expert in a field of research interest. </div> </div> </div><div class="accordion-teaser"> <div class="accordion-teaser__image"> <img src="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/bournemouth_-_1_1__square_/public/assets/images/DSC_0752.jpeg?itok=eXDeIso0" alt="PhD – Bournemouth University Business School" title="PhD – Bournemouth University Business School" /> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__content"> <div class="accordion-teaser__title"> <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/phd-bournemouth-university-business-school" class="accordion-teaser__link"> Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) </a> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__body"> The Business School offers a bespoke, contemporary and dedicated space for all our doctoral researchers to undertake their studies; our brand new and dedicated Postgraduate Research (PGR) space provides opportunity for our Postgraduate Taught (PGT) community to socialise, study and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration. All our doctoral researchers are integrated into a range of activities and seminars run through our various research centres and clusters and the wider research community. </div> </div> </div> <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/research/projects?f%5B%5D=field_faculties%3A2431" class="button button--primary">Find out more about the Business School’s research</a> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="block block-slices block-content-slices block-slices-slice-wysiwyg-content-1 clearfix" data-slicetype="WYSIWYGContent" id ="block-slices-slice-wysiwyg-content-1"> <h2 class="block-slices__title">Faculty of Media & Communication</h2> <p>With eight research centres, our Faculty of Media & Communication is involved in a rich and diverse variety of research areas including; animation, communications, corporate and marketing communication, journalism, English, law and media production. From experimental animation to copyright law, human rights and innovative journalism projects involving students and staff, the faculty offers a wide range of opportunity to work on exciting and world-changing research.</p> </section> <section class="block block-slices block-content-slices items-1 block-1-col block-slices-slice-accordion-2 clearfix" data-slicetype="Accordion" id ="block-slices-slice-accordion-2">  <div class="accordion">  <h3 class='accordion-header' data-collapse-summary="" aria-expanded="false"> Faculty of Media & Communication postgraduate research courses</h3> <div class='accordion-panel' aria-hidden="true"> <div class="accordion-content"> <div class="accordion-teaser"> <div class="accordion-teaser__image"> <img src="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/bournemouth_-_1_1__square_/public/assets/images/38545.png?itok=cyCRMhl5" alt="Poole Gateway Building" title="Poole Gateway Building offers 5,000 square metres of space, including the latest professional-level facilities featuring two multi-camera TV studios which equipped with 4K (Ultra High Definition) cameras, a film studio and sound stage" /> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__content"> <div class="accordion-teaser__title"> <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/mres-faculty-media-communication" class="accordion-teaser__link"> Master’s by Research (MRes) </a> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__body"> This course allows you to explore a specific research question that interests you and by undertaking this degree within our Faculty of Media & Communication you’ll have access to leading academics and BU's technical facilities and information resources. </div> </div> </div><div class="accordion-teaser"> <div class="accordion-teaser__image"> <img src="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/bournemouth_-_1_1__square_/public/assets/images/photography-hero.jpg?itok=F9QntyZ7" alt="photography camera media" title="photography camera media" /> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__content"> <div class="accordion-teaser__title"> <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/mphil-faculty-media-communication" class="accordion-teaser__link"> Master of Philosophy (MPhil) </a> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__body"> A Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is an excellent precursor to a PhD and undertaking this two-year course in the Faculty of Media & Communication will give you access to experts and resources in a wide range of media and communications fields, as well as law. </div> </div> </div><div class="accordion-teaser"> <div class="accordion-teaser__image"> <img src="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/bournemouth_-_1_1__square_/public/assets/images/iStock_000014261845_Double.jpg?itok=-HAsMks6" alt="PhD FMC" title="PhD FMC" /> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__content"> <div class="accordion-teaser__title"> <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/phd-faculty-media-communication" class="accordion-teaser__link"> Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) </a> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__body"> The research strategy in the faculty is aligned with Bournemouth University’s 2025 vision and strategic plan; a plan that stresses real-world impact, the enrichment of society and the economy, and advancing knowledge to significantly influence challenges world-wide. </div> </div> </div><div class="accordion-teaser"> <div class="accordion-teaser__image"> <img src="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/bournemouth_-_1_1__square_/public/assets/images/Media-Management-Practice.jpg?itok=x9z3pzML" alt="A meeting" title="Doctor of Education Creative and Media" /> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__content"> <div class="accordion-teaser__title"> <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/doctor-education-creative-media-2" class="accordion-teaser__link"> Doctor of Education Creative and Media </a> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__body"> We have designed this part-time course to support teachers, lecturers, media professionals, trainers and other educational professionals working in creative, media and technology related areas, to conduct doctoral research into their own professional practice in education. This course will help you become a doctoral researcher and improve your professional practice to impact on teaching and learning. </div> </div> </div> <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/research/projects?f%5B%5D=field_faculties%3A2426" class="button button--primary">Find out more about the Faculty of Media & Communication’s research</a> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="block block-slices block-content-slices block-slices-slice-wysiwyg-content-3 clearfix" data-slicetype="WYSIWYGContent" id ="block-slices-slice-wysiwyg-content-3"> <h2 class="block-slices__title">Faculty of Health & Social Sciences</h2> <p>Our Faculty of Health & Social Sciences is involved in world-leading research projects and works to ensure that our research involves patients, practitioners and research users, so that we are responding to issues at the forefront of health and social care practice, as well as current topics in social science. Our research transforms lives and influences policy and professional practice at a local, national and international level. There are opportunities to get involved in research in areas such as; medical sciences, nursing, midwifery, nutrition, radiography and medical imaging, social sciences and social work, sport and exercise sciences, and physiotherapy, occupational therapy and exercise therapy.</p> </section> <section class="block block-slices block-content-slices items-1 block-1-col block-slices-slice-accordion-3 clearfix" data-slicetype="Accordion" id ="block-slices-slice-accordion-3">  <div class="accordion">  <h3 class='accordion-header' data-collapse-summary="" aria-expanded="false"> Faculty of Health & Social Sciences postgraduate research courses</h3> <div class='accordion-panel' aria-hidden="true"> <div class="accordion-content"> <div class="accordion-teaser"> <div class="accordion-teaser__image"> <img src="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/bournemouth_-_1_1__square_/public/assets/images/hero-people3.jpg?itok=AwaG8peJ" alt="Master's by research (MRes) HSS" title="Master's by research (MRes) HSS" /> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__content"> <div class="accordion-teaser__title"> <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/mres-faculty-health-social-sciences" class="accordion-teaser__link"> Master’s by research (MRes) </a> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__body"> The MRes programme allows you to undertake a research project at Master’s level which would be assessed via submission of a thesis and a viva voce. Tailor your studies to your specific interests or career aspirations such as; healthcare, midwifery, nursing, leadership or dementia. Other areas include radiography and medical imaging, nutrition, exercise, the social sciences, humanisation or social work. </div> </div> </div><div class="accordion-teaser"> <div class="accordion-teaser__image"> <img src="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/bournemouth_-_1_1__square_/public/assets/images/adult-nursing-blood-pressure-600x400.jpg?itok=z2SyOPLw" alt="A nurse taking another the blood pressure of another nurse" title="Adult Nursing students in a practical session" /> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__content"> <div class="accordion-teaser__title"> <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/mphil-faculty-health-social-sciences" class="accordion-teaser__link"> Master of Philosophy (MPhil) </a> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__body"> You can study a Master of Philosophy in a variety of areas such as healthcare, midwifery, nursing, leadership or dementia, as well as radiography and medical imaging, nutrition, exercise, the social sciences, humanisation and social work. </div> </div> </div><div class="accordion-teaser"> <div class="accordion-teaser__image"> <img src="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/bournemouth_-_1_1__square_/public/assets/images/bgb-in-blue-summary.jpg?itok=WgBE--Oq" alt="The Bournemouth Gateway Building, the new home of the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, lit up blue on a #clapforcarers evening in support of the NHS" title="The Bournemouth Gateway Building, the new home of the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, lit up blue on a #clapforcarers evening in support of the NHS" /> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__content"> <div class="accordion-teaser__title"> <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/phd-faculty-health-social-sciences" class="accordion-teaser__link"> Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) </a> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__body"> In the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, we strongly encourage collaboration across specialisms, and a PhD provides an opportunity to work with supervisors from various backgrounds to deliver truly impactful research. </div> </div> </div> <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/research/projects?f%5B%5D=field_faculties%3A2441" class="button button--primary">Find out more about the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences’ research</a> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="block block-slices block-content-slices block-slices-slice-wysiwyg-content-4 clearfix" data-slicetype="WYSIWYGContent" id ="block-slices-slice-wysiwyg-content-4"> <h2 class="block-slices__title">Faculty of Science & Technology</h2> <p>Involved in world-leading research projects, our Faculty of Science & Technology collaborates with public and private sector organisations around the globe. Our staff are active across a variety of research themes and travel around the world to contribute their expertise to expeditions and projects being led by other academic institutions and private organisations, as well as taking the lead on their own research projects. There are research opportunities in the following areas: archaeology and anthropology, computing, conservation ecology & environmental sciences, technology, design & engineering, forensic & biological sciences and psychology.</p> </section> <section class="block block-slices block-content-slices items-1 block-1-col block-slices-slice-accordion-4 clearfix" data-slicetype="Accordion" id ="block-slices-slice-accordion-4">  <div class="accordion">  <h3 class='accordion-header' data-collapse-summary="" aria-expanded="false"> Faculty of Science & Technology postgraduate research courses</h3> <div class='accordion-panel' aria-hidden="true"> <div class="accordion-content"> <div class="accordion-teaser"> <div class="accordion-teaser__image"> <img src="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/bournemouth_-_1_1__square_/public/assets/images/Creative-Technology-Research-Centre-1000x600.png?itok=7AfOerF6" alt="Master’s by research (MRes) SciTech" title="Master’s by research (MRes) SciTech" /> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__content"> <div class="accordion-teaser__title"> <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/master-research-faculty-science-technology-1" class="accordion-teaser__link"> Master’s by research (MRes) </a> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__body"> With the fields in Science & Technology constantly evolving, there are always exciting opportunities for research projects that can make a real difference to people's lives and lead to new developments in these areas. The MRes programme allows you to undertake a research project at Master’s level which would then be assessed via submission of a thesis and a viva voce. </div> </div> </div><div class="accordion-teaser"> <div class="accordion-teaser__image"> <img src="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/bournemouth_-_1_1__square_/public/assets/images/fusion-building-with-sign.jpg?itok=HPWWCkt0" alt="A wayfinding sign outside the Fusion Building on Talbot Campus" title="Master of Philosophy (MPhil) SciTech" /> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__content"> <div class="accordion-teaser__title"> <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/mphil-faculty-science-technology" class="accordion-teaser__link"> Master of Philosophy (MPhil) </a> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__body"> A Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is an opportunity to critically investigate and evaluate a specific topic in one of our specialisms with a research supervisor. It can also be a precursor to a PhD, giving you two years to delve into a subject that you are passionate about. </div> </div> </div><div class="accordion-teaser"> <div class="accordion-teaser__image"> <img src="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/bournemouth_-_1_1__square_/public/assets/images/palm-tree-budmc.jpg?itok=KdaZ819J" alt="Palm tree on a beach in stormy weather" title="PhD SciTech" /> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__content"> <div class="accordion-teaser__title"> <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/phd-faculty-science-technology" class="accordion-teaser__link"> Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) </a> </div> <div class="accordion-teaser__body"> Through a PhD, you could make a difference in the world of technology and have an impact on saving lives or rehabilitation or work with our psychologists to improve everyday life. </div> </div> </div> <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/research/projects?f%5B%5D=field_faculties%3A2446" 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