Postgraduate research

Take a research degree with us and you’ll join our dynamic research community. We offer a range of options, both on-campus and through distance learning.

You’ll also become a member of our Graduate School, with access to advice, help and professional development workshops. And with research conferences and other events too, there will be lots of scope to network with other researchers.

Latest news


Headphones in front of a computer screen with the EPOD conference logo

Education Through Podcasting conference returns

Registration is now open for a conference exploring innovative insights into the use of podcasting for teaching, learning, and training

Claire Gwinnett and colleagues stood in front of the Forensic Wildlife Academy

Forensic experts unite to combat wildlife crime

A University of Staffordshire professor is helping to raise awareness of wildlife crime and its often-overlooked consequences

Professor Hamidreza Gohari Darabkhani presenting at the World Climate Summit

Professor gives keynote on “critical minerals” at World Climate Summit

Professors from University of Staffordshire have taken to the global stage to champion to low-carbon and renewable energy


The Research, Innovation and Impact Services team can provide information about all aspects of research at our University.

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

Top 5 for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2025

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021