4 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Sustainable Development programme offered by De Montfort University develops advanced interdisciplinary research expertise in sustainability, resource efficiency, systems thinking, and societal change, preparing researchers to address complex environmental, economic, and social challenges through applied research and collaboration with policy and industry stakeholders.

The Design Research programme offered by De Montfort University develops advanced research expertise in sustainable design, product innovation, materials, and creative practice, enabling students to investigate design challenges through interdisciplinary and industry-focused research.

The Humanities Research programme offered by De Montfort University develops advanced research expertise in humanities scholarship, critical inquiry, and cultural analysis, enabling students to investigate historical, literary, creative, and social topics through original interdisciplinary research.

The Business Administration programme offered by De Montfort University develops advanced research expertise in leadership, management, organisational change, and applied business inquiry, enabling experienced professionals to generate innovative solutions to complex organisational challenges through action-based research.