Doctoral College
Focusing on all matters related to postgraduate research degrees

Find out more about the research degrees we offer, our areas of expertise and supervision, what studentships are available and how to apply.
Guidance for research degree students, academic staff, examination teams and professional staff.
This handbook includes an introduction to the Doctoral College and the University's Code of Practice for research degrees, covering enrolment, supervision, key milestones and examination. It should be read in conjunction with University-wide academic regulations and the University student handbook.
Find out about the people who lead, manage and support postgraduate research at the University of Plymouth.
Postgraduate research support and Research degree admissions teams:
doctoralcollege@plymouth.ac.uk, researchdegreeadmissions@plymouth.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 1752 587640
4th Floor Nancy Astor, 9:00–16:30 Monday to Thursday, and 9:00–16:00 on Fridays. Closed on bank holidays.
Researcher development team:
Telephone: +44 1752 587633
Room 013, 8 Kirkby Place, 9:00–16:30 Monday to Thursday, and 9:00–16:00 on Fridays. Closed on bank holidays.