PhD registration FAQ
Questions
Q: Do you offer any distance learning programmes?
All our programmes require some attendance at Lancaster. PhD study can however be undertaken part-time away from our campus.
Q: If I want to apply for a PhD, do I need to take a Master's degree first?
This will depend on your background. If you already hold a recognised Master's qualification, then registration for PhD may be possible. We expect that a number of students will be required to take an MRes degree in their specialist area, or register through our 'Integrated' PhD.
Q: Can I study my PhD part-time and away from Lancaster?
In principle, if the topic proposed coincides with the research strengths in the Management School and the supervisor is willing you can undertake a PhD away from Lancaster and register part-time. If you live overseas, the normal mode of study would usually be full-time for at least the first year of the PhD. However, we can consider registering you part-time from the outset but this would require an indepth discussion with the admitting department as you would need to commit to visiting Lancaster on a regular basis throughout the year to receive face-to-face supervision, attend a progress review, visit the library and other facilities. Click here for more information.
Q: How long does a PhD usually take to complete?
This will depend entirely on your background and the nature of your research topic. You should expect to take at least 3 years full-time or 4 years part-time and frequently students take longer than this.
