Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at University of South Wales

Programme overview

A research degree in which students undertake a significant, original piece of supervised research and defend a thesis by viva voce. There are no classes; students meet regularly with a supervisory team and join a Research and Innovation Group with support from the Graduate School. Most applicants register for an MPhil/PhD and pass a transfer report at the end of year one.

Department: Graduate School | Duration: 3 years full-time (normally 3-4 years); up to 6 years part-time (5 years listed) | Intake: April, September and December 2027 full-time; January, April, September and December 2027 part-time | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent supervised research with a research and innovation development programme of in-person and online events. Study can be on campus or by distance where the project allows. Thesis submission is most common, with a publication route available only to staff, alumni and those with strong links to the university.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) or a Master's qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, and/or appropriate equivalent qualifications or experience. A single research proposal of about 2,000 words using the university template is required unless applying for a funded studentship with a specified project. Two references on headed paper, at least one commenting on academic or professional ability (none from relatives). Applications without references or a proposal, or with multiple proposals, are rejected. Deadlines: October admissions 1 May; January admissions 1 October; April admissions 1 January. Decisions can take up to six weeks.

International applicants: GBP 19,400 a year (2027/28). Full-time fee per year Source

Intake: April, September and December 2027 full-time; January, April, September and December 2027 part-time

Duration: 3 years full-time (normally 3-4 years); up to 6 years part-time (5 years listed)

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