Applying for Postgraduate Research

The Department of Information Science welcomes applications from candidates who wish to carry out research for an MPhil or PhD. Students can study on a part-time or full-time basis. Students are expected to design their own projects, but are encouraged to seek guidance from the Director of Research Degree Programme before submitting a full proposal. In particular the Department is happy to receive proposals within areas of expertise.

Qualifications

Applicants should have, or expect to have by October of the year of application, an undergraduate degree (with an upper second or first class honours) in Information and Library Studies, or a postgraduate qualification in these areas. However, applications from those with qualifications in other, relevant disciplines will also be considered, as will those from people without the appropriate educational qualifications but with professional experience or qualifications (eg FLA).

Applicants whose first language is not English, must provide evidence of competence in English (a minimum IELTS result of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each aspect, and a minimum of 6.5 in reading and 7.0 in writing) or a TOEFL result of 600 is required.) More detailed information can be found in the Regulations for Higher Degrees by Research and at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/admin/ar/international/prospective/englishlang/pgr/index.htm

Students wishing to apply for research should follow the instructions in Information for Prospective MPhil/PhD Students .

If you have any specific enquiries, please contact the Director of Research Degree Programme - Dr Gill Ragsdell