The MPhil/PhD route involves the undertaking of independent research under academic supervision. You would enrol initially on an MPhil but you may have an opportunity to transfer to a PhD. You do this by submitting an application for Transfer of Registration. Depending upon the outcome of your application, you would remain on your MPhil programme, transfer to a PhD or leave the programme.<br><br>The MPhil/PhD route leads to the production of one or the other of:<br><br>A written thesis focused on a chosen field of enquiry<br>A written thesis focused on a chosen field of enquiry accompanied by creative work(s) where this forms part of the evidence for new understanding<br>Creative work(s) accompanied by a written critical review which contextualises the work and the new understanding which stems from the work<br>The MPhil is studied over two years full time or four years part time. The PhD is studied over three years full time or six years part time.<br><br>Our research ranges from taking on the urgent global challenges of climate change and sustainable development to focusing on the individual and understanding people's sense of their relationship with the natural world.