At-distance PhDs
Our portfolio of at-distance PhDs has been designed for candidates who require a more flexible mode to undertake their doctoral research. These part-time, structured programmes are delivered online, over a period of four years. Candidates may take up to seven years to complete.
Every researcher on an at-distance programme is strongly encouraged to spend eight weeks with us in Nottingham over the course of their degree.
We can offer at-distance PhDs across the majority of our academic schools with projects aligned to our research centres.
Who is this programme for?
This programme is for you if you require the flexibility that online learning can offer. It will particularly suit:
- professionals looking to undertake research alongside their job
- individuals whose research interests are local to where they live
- candidates with caring responsibilities
- professionals looking to enhance their career prospects.
Fees
There are four intakes per academic year. The fees for 2021/22 entry are:
- UK: £3490 per year
- EU / International: £9070 per year
Find out more
For help with finding a supervisor, developing your research ideas or to discuss the programme in more detail, please contact the relevant Postgraduate Research Tutor below.
Richard Yarnell
Associate Professor
School of Animal Rural & Environmental Sciences
Ana Souto
Senior Lecturer
School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment
Kevin Hunt
Senior Lecturer
Nottingham School of Art & Design
Gill Allwood
Professor
School of Arts & Humanities
Sue Dymoke
Associate Professor
School of Social Sciences
Helen O'Nions
Associate Professor
Nottingham Law School
Kirsty Elliott-Sale
Professor
School of Science & Technology
Lucy Betts
Professor
School of Social Sciences
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