You can study for a research degree at both Doctoral and Masters level, either full or part-time. There are three admission dates - October, January and April. Find out more about our postgraduate research degrees and how to apply.
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As part of her KESS 2 PhD, Rhiannon helped Tata Steel reduce their carbon emissions.
Matt, a former deputy head teacher, completed his PhD by Portfolio while working full time as a lecturer.
Bianca’s PhD was the first result of its kind for relational complexity and represented a significant development in this field of mathematics.
Engineer and former solider Adam Jones is completing an ESF-funded KES PhD in partnership with TATA Steel.
"The PhD has given me more opportunities and a greater confidence to take on new projects."
"USW was my first choice to complete a PhD. It was a great decision which has opened up so many doors for me and my research."
"I finished my PhD and immediately got a full-time lecturing post at Newcastle University."
"The PhD has brought personal and professional benefits to my role as a police officer. I was excited to study at the renowned International Centre for Policing and with the prospect of publishing work."
"My PhD enabled me to be part of a team that developed the new learning disability educational framework for healthcare staff in Wales."
Author and editor Dr Alfredo Cramerotti, the Director of MOSTYN, Wales’ centre for visual arts, used his PhD to produce a set of cultural products, including two exhibitions and two books.
"I didn’t achieve academically at school, but as an adult learner, you’re able to explore things which interest and motivate you - this makes learning enjoyable. I have been able to show that it’s never too late to learn."
PhD student Charlotte Neath is developing alternatives to antibiotics for use in the pig farming. By removing antibiotics from the meat supply chain, she hopes to reduce the global problem of antibiotic resistance.
"The PhD by Portfolio route is an exciting way to draw together the diverse elements of my practice and offers a way for me to study alongside a full-time teaching role."
"My Masters by Research qualification helped me to become Head of Media after just one year of being qualified as a teacher."
"My PhD looks at the best way to teach genomics and genetics education to healthcare professionals in Wales. Patients and the public will benefit from this research."
"Achieving my Maths PhD made such a difference to my life, personally and professionally. For my career, the PhD was vital and meant I could achieve my dream of becoming a mathematics researcher and academic."
"I've always wanted to become a lecturer, so the English PhD was essential! It's opened the door to a world I'm so excited to explore."
"I had the chance to be supervised by two of the leading figures in the field of mobile and satellite communication."
"As a result of my PhD experience at USW, I have secured a coveted postdoctoral research associate position. I couldn't be happier."
"USW's MPhil in Writing was a chance to me to really work on my own writing with other writers; to take my hobby to another level.”
"The PhD resulted in my promotion and the ability to secure funding for the first genetic nursing implementation study. Being based in Washington, DC, studying remotely was especially valuable."
Read Kathy's PhD by Portfolio story
"The PhD has provided professional standing and credibility. It has brought new professional opportunities including a recent promotion and business networks."
"I enjoyed all aspects of the 'journey', from the numerous pathways of critical thinking which I encountered on the way, to the more focused and forensic work which was needed as the project progressed."
Read Janet's Masters by Research story
"Having both a masters degree and PhD in forensic accounting means I will be returning to my country with a unique and in-demand skill-set and knowledge."
"My PhD into high altitude physiology has allowed me to conduct research experiments in Canada and Peru."
Marie's ESF-funded KESS2 PhD seeks to establish factors which predict substance use relapse among adults involved in recovery support services.
"I am examining the relationship between retention and well-being in Further Education."
