Research students
Opportunities exist for both full-time and part-time students to study for the degrees of MPhil and PhD by research.
Introduction
The research student experience at the University of Winchester is academically stimulating, intellectually satisfying and immensely rewarding. You will join a thriving community of staff and postgraduate students who share scholarly interests, attend seminars and conferences and social events.
Support mechanisms are first-class and the learning environment is professional but friendly. Our research students are treated as individuals not numbers, and all are encouraged to become active contributors to the research infrastructure at the University.
Photo: Dr Helen Grime (l) and Revd Prof. June Boyce-Tillman at a recent Graduation ceremony
All research students are based at the Research and Knowledge Exchange Centre, located at the University's West Downs Campus.
Find out more about the RKE Centre and its facilities for research students.
Research Training Programme
Research Training is an essential part of research candidature. Some of it is taught by technology-enhanced learning. Other optional parts of of the programme require attendance at the Unversity. Upon successful completion of three modules, students are awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Skills. The course develops students' generic research skills and offers opportunities to attend and present at seminars and conferences.
Entry requirements
Applicants for a PhD will normally have a Master's degree in a relevant area, preceded by a First or Second Class Honours degree in a subject relevant to the proposed field of study. Candidates without a Master's degree can apply to do an MPhil only.
Tuition fees
For information regarding tuition fees, click HERE.
Internal bursaries
Home/EU research students can apply for means-tested bursaries to help with fees. International students can apply for a scholarship to reduce fees. The University of Winchester also operates a staff fee waiver scheme. In all cases, applications must be renewed each year. All students can apply for an expenses bursary towards the cost of books, software, conferences, etc. In addition, the University will also provide support for students who apply for national and international studentships.
Research Supervision
For full information on our currently available areas of supervision, visit the Research Supervisors page.
Further information
For any other information, email research@winchester.ac.uk or phone 01962 8276438.