Postgraduate research students are a vital part of London Met’s vibrant research community. Our postgraduate research programmes received 83% overall satisfaction in the 2025 Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES).
Interested in doing a research degree at London Met? Take a look at our course pages to find out more about doing a PhD or MPhil in any subject. You’ll find essential information for all Schools, including term dates, course fees, a detailed FAQ section, and guidance on how to apply.
Looking for a professional doctorate? Check out our subject-specific course pages.
Finding a supervisor
The first essential step for a PhD application is to find a supervisor, once you have a research project in mind. Explore our research centres, groups and units to discover London Met specialists.
You can either contact a potential supervisor directly or reach out to one of our School Postgraduate Research Coordinators to discuss your options:
- Prof. Matthew Barac (School of Art, Architecture and Design)
- Dr Peter Freeth and Dr Amr Khafagy (Guildhall School of Business and Law)
- Dr Mariam Akinlolu (School of the Build Environment)
- Prof. Jenny Harding (School of Computing and Digital Media)
- Dr Eirini Meimaridou (School of Human Sciences)
- Prof. Chris Chandler (School of Social Sciences and Professions)