Postgraduate Research Degrees | University of South Wales

We offer a number of postgraduate research degrees, all of which allow you to make an in-depth study of a topic that interests you. We also offer funded research degrees.

You can choose to study full-time or part-time, on campus or by distance (subject permitting).

You can apply at three points in the year:

For October admissions, the closing date for applications is 1st May; notification of decision is 1st July.
For January admissions, the closing date for applications is 1st October; notification of decision is 1st December.
For April admissions, the closing date for applications is 1st January; notification of decision is 1st March.

You can find our tuition fees for postgraduate research here . When you are ready to submit an application, this is how you do it and how it will be considered.

Contact us

Graduate School
8 Forest Grove
University of South Wales
Treforest Campus
CF37 1DL

Email: [email protected]

Dr Abdulkareen Karasuwa from Nigeria, PhD July 2019

PhD

A PhD is a doctoral degree based on a significant and original research which culminates in an in-depth thesis

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

The unique scope of an MPhil makes it the most in-depth Master's study you can undertake

Masters by Research

A Masters by Research allows you to carry out an independent supervised research project on a topic of your choice

Professional Doctorate

We offer a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Doctor of Counselling Psychology (DPsych)