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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.

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Type of postgraduate research degrees

We offer four different types of postgraduate research degrees at UWE Bristol – PhD, MPhil, DPhil and Prof Doc.

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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.

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Research fees

See tuition fees for each type of postgraduate research degree.

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Self-funded research

Develop your own research project at UWE Bristol.

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