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The University of Winchester offers a professional research environment that is dynamic and supportive. We will respect the unique interests you want to explore with your research project.

Winchester was ranked among the 'rising research star' institutions by the Times Higher Education magazine after the results of the 2008 RAE (Research Assessment Exercise).

In the 2008 RAE, 76 per cent of our submitted research was deemed to be of an international standard, with 5 per cent world-leading. This is an exceptional achievement for a small university.

The University accepts applications for postgraduate research (PGR) study - both disciplinary and interdisciplinary, in a number of subject areas.

Research study is available in the following subjects areas:

• American Studies
• Archaeology
• Business
• Communication
• Creative Writing
• Cultural and Media Studies
• Dance
• Drama
• Education
• English
• History
• Media and Film studies
• Performing Arts (including: Dance, Drama and Creative Practice)
• Psychology
• Theology and Religious Studies

There are a number of Research Centres across the four faculties. Students can work across more than one faculty for their research.

To find out more about studying a MPhil or PhD at Winchester please see the Research section of this website or order a copy of our Postgraduate Prospectus.