MPhil Research Degrees: Culture and Identity at Buckinghamshire New University

Programme overview

The MPhil can be taken as a standalone qualification or as the initial stage of a PhD pathway, and is completed with a thesis of up to 40,000 words followed by an oral examination. Degrees are awarded by Brunel University London, with enrolment, study and supervision at Buckinghamshire New University.

Faculty: Graduate School | Department: Research area: Culture and Identity | Duration: 1-2 years full-time (12-24 months) or 2-4 years part-time (24-48 months) | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: 1 September 2026 (apply by 30 April 2026); 4 January 2027 (apply by 3 August 2026) | Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised research in the Culture and Identity research area, covering art and design, performance and media, and sociology and cultural identity. Full-time researchers are expected to commit around 37 hours per week for at least 45 weeks per year.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally an Honours degree at 2:1 or above in a relevant subject from a UK university, or an equivalent overseas qualification. Direct PhD entry normally needs a relevant Master's degree including formal research training; strong 2:1 graduates with evidence of research capability may be considered. Applicants who do not meet standard criteria may be considered on relevant professional experience, postgraduate research or practice, publications or reports. Apply by emailing an application form, research statement, transcripts, passport copy and two references to [email protected].

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,800 a year (2026/27). MPhil/PhD full-time; continuation (writing-up) £250 per quarter; part-time Home £2,800 per year; bench fees up to £4,000 per year may apply for facility-intensive projects Source

International applicants: GBP 15,000 a year (2026/27). MPhil/PhD full-time overseas; part-time overseas £7,500 per year Source

Intake: 1 September 2026 (apply by 30 April 2026); 4 January 2027 (apply by 3 August 2026)

Duration: 1-2 years full-time (12-24 months) or 2-4 years part-time (24-48 months)

Apply through the official page: https://www.bucks.ac.uk/research/graduate-school

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