Postgraduate research degrees
Develop ideas and push boundaries with our leading researchers.
Why study at UWE Bristol?
Join our community of bold, original world-class thinkers breaking boundaries, making a real impact on people’s lives and solving real-world problems.
Build knowledge and networks with our collaborative research culture and close connections with businesses and communities. Deepen your research skills with dedicated supervision and training. Make the most of access to our £300 million modern facilities.
Find a postgraduate research degree
Funded studentships
Browse current studentship opportunities offered by UWE Bristol.
Postgraduate research funding
Find financial support for your research, including studentships, Doctoral Loans, University funding sources and learn more about self-funded research.
How to apply
Each postgraduate research degree application process varies according to your choice of study. You’ll find everything you need to know about applying, including who to contact to discuss your proposal, entry requirements and course structure on our course pages or funded studentships.
Type of postgraduate research degrees
We offer four different types of postgraduate research degrees at UWE Bristol – PhD, MPhil, DPhil and Prof Doc.
Supporting you
Our dedicated supervision team are here to provide expert help along the way. Explore the support on offer at our Doctoral Academy Hub.
Research fees
See tuition fees for each type of postgraduate research degree.
Self-funded research
Develop your own research project at UWE Bristol.
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Current postgraduate research students
Useful information and guidance for current postgraduate research students and supervisors.
Postgraduate study
Find out about postgraduate study at UWE Bristol including courses, funding and open events.
Contact the Doctoral Academy
Ways to contact the Doctoral Academy, from postgraduate research support to submitting your thesis.
Research
Our active, collaborative research community of bold, original thinkers break boundaries, immerse themselves in the now and open the way to new futures.