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Research Students

Welcome and congratulations on being offered a place on a Research programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Cardiff Met is an excellent choice for Postgraduate Study. We pride ourselves in having a strong reputation in applied research and an active engagement with business and industry. Research undertaken by our academic staff is invariably at the cutting edge of knowledge exploration, thus enriching the students' experience and their academic development. Whether you are joining us as a full or part-time Research student, we can offer you first-class, unique research opportunities.

Enrolment Information

Please click here for enrolment details and a step-by-step guide on how to self enrol. In order to self enrol your status with Cardiff Met must be Unconditional Firm (UF) and you will be sent a notification email to confirm you are able to proceed. Following enrolment, research students are made Academic Associates and have the status of academic staff, receiving a staff ID card and access to staff facilities/resources.

Induction and Joining Information

All new postgraduate researchers enrolling in 2021/2022 are expected to attend an informal 'Meet & Greet' session followed by a more formal Induction. The 'Meet & Greet' will provide you with an opportunity to engage with key members of staff who will be involved with your research degree. Induction will introduce you to key topics which are relevant to the initial stages of your postgraduate researcher study.

Please note: These events are usually held on campus but due to current Covid 19 conditions, for the events in September and October, it is proposed that 'Meet & Greet' and Induction, will be delivered via Microsoft Teams.

Start Dates (all PGR, unless stated)

20th September 2021
10th January 2022
2nd May 2022

School of Management - DMan - 4th October 2021

School of Art Design - September intake only
School of Sport and Health Sciences - Sept and May intakes only

Prof Doc - September and May intakes only

Meet and Greet (all PGR, unless stated)

29th September 2021 - 10am - 12pm
19th January 2022 - 10am - 12pm
11th May 2022 - 10am - 12pm

Induction (all PGR, unless stated)

week commencing 18th October 2021
week commencing 7th February 2022
week commencing 23rd May 2022

Workshops are usually at 10am and 2pm.

Joining Information

School of Art and Design Research Programmes

For all other School research programmes, please notify your Director of Studies once you have enrolled and you will be provided with further joining information.

Fees and Finance

For Fees and Finance information please click here.

Research Studies Manual

You'll find links to your Research Studies Manual below.

The manual is an invaluable tool which includes:

Cardiff Met's Handbook for Postgraduate Researchers

Cardiff Met's Code of Practice

Cardiff Met's Regulations

Skills Record

Cardiff Met's Ethical Approval Process

Cardiff Metropolitan University abides by the Quality Assurance Agency's (QAA) code of practice for Admissions.

School Research Contacts

Art & Design

Dr Stephen Thompson
E: csadresdegrees@cardiffmet.ac.uk
T: 029 2020 5554

Education

Dr Stephen-Mark Cooper
E: PGRCyncoed@cardiffmet.ac.uk
T: 029 2020 5817

Health Sciences

Dr Jenny Mercer
E: jmercer@cardiffmet.ac.uk
T: 029 2041 6862

Management

Prof Andrew Thomas (Associate Dean - Research)
Dr Claire Haven-Tang (Graduate Studies Co-ordinator)
E: csmresearch@cardiffmet.ac.uk
T: 029 2041 6348

Product Design (PDR)

Dr Andrew Walters
E: atwalters-pdr@cardiffmet.ac.uk
T: 029 2041 6753

Sport