PhD by prior publication/portfolio

This may include people entering higher education in mid-career, especially in practice-based disciplines.

Word length for the PhD thesis varies according to discipline, it will include substantial published work and an introductory section of about 10,000 words. On completion it will be the subject of an oral examination, in which you will show how you have:

• critically investigated your area of research; and
• made an independent and original contribution to knowledge.