Research Study

Opportunities in Full–time and Part–time Study


UWIC provides opportunities to undertake supervised research programmes which lead to the awards of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Your study may take place entirely at UWIC, or at your place of work, or a combination of both.

Additional opportunities are also available to study for the awards of Master of Research (MRes) or Professional Doctorate. 

Please visit the schools pages to access further information on Research Study Programmes that are currently on offer.


Periods of Study

  • MPhil or MRes 
    The period of study is usually between one and two years full-time, or between two and five years part-time.

  • PhD or Professional Doctorate
    The period of study is usually between three and four years full-time and between four and seven years part-time.

Entry Conditions

Applicants without a Masters degree may register for a Masters by Research with the possibility of transfer to a Doctoral programme, subject to satisfactory completion of a preliminary period (usually one year full-time or two years part-time to transfer to PhD, or completion of the MRes programme to transfer to a Professional Doctorate).

The Programmes

The awards of MPhil and PhD are normally achieved through a sustained piece of original investigative research and the presentation of a thesis. Candidates may also submit for a PhD award via a PhD by Publications route.  UWIC provides all its research students with expert supervision and facilities relevant to their chosen area of research. Research projects are supervised by a minimum of two members of academic staff, with one acting as the candidate’s Director of Studies.


Induction and Training 

All research degree candidates undertake an induction and training programme that better equips them to undertake their chosen research programme. The training programme is available to all students accepted for admission and is usually undertaken within three months of enrolment.

Applications

For information on how to apply for your chosen study programme, please contact the Admissions Enquiry Team. Tel: 029 2041 7044.