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Welcome to the Sattan Astoni Graduate School (SAGS)

The Sattan Astoni Graduate School is the centre of advanced scholarship, research training, and postgraduate academic excellence at Sattan Astoni College London.
SAGRI supports students pursuing research-focused master’s degrees, MPhil, and doctoral studies, providing the resources and supervision needed to contribute new knowledge to the global academic community.
Our mission is to cultivate researchers, scholars, innovators, and professionals capable of leading research-driven change in academia, industry, and society.

To foster a world-class research culture grounded in academic rigor, intellectual curiosity, ethical practice, and meaningful innovation.

The Graduate School offers internationally recognised postgraduate research programmes aligned with UK and global standards.

1. MPhil (Master of Philosophy)

A research-intensive degree that allows students to conduct independent research under expert supervision.
Ideal for learners who intend to progress to a PhD or pursue research-oriented careers.

2. MSc by Research

A one-year research degree focusing on a specialised topic within science, social sciences, or humanities.
Students produce a substantial dissertation based on original research.

3. PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

The highest academic qualification offered at Sattan Astoni College London.
Students undertake a significant, original research project that contributes new knowledge to their field.

PhD graduates become academic leaders, industry researchers, innovators, and policy specialists.

4. PGCert Research Methods

A professional certificate providing fundamental research skills:

 

  • Qualitative and quantitative methods
  • Research design
  • Data analysis
  • Academic writing
  • Ethics and integrity

 

Suitable for postgraduate students, early career researchers, and professionals preparing for doctoral study.

SAGS provides comprehensive supervision and support through:


• Experienced academic supervisors
Experts from relevant Schools guide research progress and development.

• Research training workshops
Covering methodology, ethics, literature review, thesis writing, and presentation skills.

• Academic writing & publication support
Helping students publish papers, present at conferences, and develop scholarly profiles.

• Access to research facilities
Digital libraries, data analysis software, labs (for applicable fields), and specialised resources

Research students may specialise in fields such as:

 

  • Business & management
  • Computing, AI & data science
  • Biomedical sciences
  • Public health
  • Psychology
  • Engineering
  • Social sciences
  • Education
  • Environmental science
  • Sustainability & climate studies
  • Humanities & cultural studies

Interdisciplinary topics are strongly encouraged.

MPhil / MSc by Research

 

  • Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance
  • Research proposal or statement of intent
  • English: IELTS 6.5

 

PhD

  • Master’s degree (or strong bachelor’s with evidence of research potential)
  • Detailed research proposal
  • English: IELTS 7.0

PGCert Research Methods

  • Bachelor’s degree or professional experience
Graduates from SAGS progress to:

 

  • Academic roles & teaching
  • Research institutions
  • Data and analytics roles
  • Public health and policy
  • Industry R&D departments
  • Consultancy & think tanks
  • Government and NGO research divisions
  • Doctoral or postdoctoral studies

The Sattan Astoni Graduate School empowers researchers to question deeply, investigate rigorously, and contribute meaningfully to the world.

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