Master of Philosophy - MPhil at University of South Wales

Programme overview

The MPhil is a supervised research degree in which students complete an individual research project written up as a thesis of up to 60,000 words and defended by viva voce. Students join a Research and Innovation Group and receive support from the Graduate School.

Duration: 2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time (3 years part-time listed) | Intake: April 2027 (part-time); December 2027 (full-time and part-time) | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

There are no taught classes. Students meet regularly with their supervisory team and take part in the Research and Innovation Development Programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) or a Masters qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, and/or appropriate equivalent qualifications or experience. A single research proposal of about 2,000 words 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. Applications without references or a research proposal, or with multiple proposals, are rejected. Research degree closing dates: October admissions 1 May; January admissions 1 October; April admissions 1 January.

International applicants: GBP 19,400 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: April 2027 (part-time); December 2027 (full-time and part-time)

Duration: 2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time (3 years part-time listed)

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