PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) by research at Wrexham University

Programme overview

The PhD is a supervised postgraduate research degree, usually taking up to three years full-time, awarded by Wrexham University. Research is written up as a substantial thesis showing originality and critical judgement at the cutting edge of the chosen subject.

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Life Sciences; Faculty of Art, Computing and Engineering | Duration: Full-time minimum 2 years (maximum 4 years submission); part-time minimum 4 years (maximum 7 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 researcher development training, 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. Students normally register for an MPhil in the first instance, except where the applicant already holds a doctoral award or equivalent in a relevant subject.

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 minimum 2 years (maximum 4 years submission); part-time minimum 4 years (maximum 7 years s

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

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