MPhil (Master of Philosophy) by research at Wrexham University

Programme overview

The MPhil is a supervised research degree involving in-depth study of a specific area, awarded by Wrexham University. It can be studied full-time or part-time, with each student supported by a supervisory team of at least two academics.

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Life Sciences; Faculty of Art, Computing and Engineering | Duration: Full-time 1 year minimum (maximum 4 years submission); part-time 2 years minimum (maximum 6 years submission) | Intake: February and September | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent supervised research culminating in a thesis, with a researcher development programme based on the Vitae Researcher Development Framework, monthly supervisor meetings and annual progress reviews.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants contact the relevant research centre or proposed principal supervisor first with an outline research proposal. Applications require two references, copies of certificates/transcripts, an English language proficiency certificate (if required) and a broad outline research proposal following the PGR guidelines. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed by the proposed supervisory team and an independent chair. Enrolments are usually in February and September; the application deadline for the February 2027 intake is 18 December 2026.

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Home full-time MPhil/PhD tuition per annum Source

International applicants: GBP 16,000 a year (2026/27). International full-time MPhil/PhD tuition Source

Intake: February and September

Duration: Full-time 1 year minimum (maximum 4 years submission); part-time 2 years minimum (maximum 6 years su

Apply through the official page: https://wrexham.ac.uk/research/research-degrees/how-to-apply/

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