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The Graduate School is responsible for the administration of research degrees, providing support to research students and academic staff involved with research degrees.
Whether you're a current or prospective PGR student, an academic, examiner, or an employer, you can contact us about all administrative aspects of PGR degrees: graduate.school@sunderland.ac.uk.
As a PGR student you'll join a friendly and supportive peer group. You'll be there to support each other through your research journeys, sharing advice, talking about your ideas, and developing your arguments.
Your supervisory team are also there to support you during your studies. They'll be on hand to guide you through your degree, advise you on standards and regulations, and meet with you each month to assess your progress.
There are also opportunities to connect with your research community through workshops and conferences, as well as a variety of research events, delivered by Interdisciplinary Research Networks and Research Institutes.
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Learn the difference between a research degree and a taught postgraduate degree. Discover which research degree suits you best and how to apply. Find out about the support you'll receive as a postgraduate research student, including information about your supervisory team.
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Your research proposal is a summary of the research you intend to carry out as part of your chosen research degree. You’ll need to submit a research proposal as part of your application for a PhD, MPhil, or Professional Doctorate.
Learn how to write a research proposal