How to apply for doctoral study
Select a research programme and choose how you want to study. Find a supervisor and develop your own project or choose one of our academic-led projects.
Postgraduate research
Study for a postgraduate research degree and join our community of graduates and professionals at 黑料网吃瓜爆料's Doctoral College.
Doctoral study
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Types of research degrees
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Funding your studies
Find out if you're eligible for a student loan, bursary or scholarship to help pay for your postgraduate studies.
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You could be considered for a studentship or scholarship to help you study at 黑料网吃瓜爆料.
Postgraduate research tuition fees
Fees for doctoral students doing research degrees, including costs for writing up and training support.
Faculty of Engineering & Design postgraduate research tuition fees 2024/25
Fees for new students starting full and part-time postgraduate research courses in the 2024/25 academic year.
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences postgraduate research tuition fees 2024/25
Fees for new students starting full and part-time postgraduate research courses in the 2024/25 academic year.
Faculty of Science postgraduate research tuition fees 2024/25
Fees for new students starting full and part-time postgraduate research courses in the 2024/25 academic year.
School of Management postgraduate research tuition fees 2024/25
Fees for new students starting full and part-time postgraduate research courses in the 2024/25 academic year.
Submission Pending and Training Support fees for postgraduate research students
As part of your postgraduate tuition fees, you may need to pay Training Support and Submission Pending fees.
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Plan a research visit to the University
If you're a research student at another institution, you can apply to spend six months at 黑料网吃瓜爆料 and carry out your research using our facilities and expertise.
Visiting Postgraduate Scholars
This scheme offers the opportunity for exceptional research students to conduct some of their research in 黑料网吃瓜爆料.
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Our researchers' stories
Read about the impact our researchers have and find out what they think about being at 黑料网吃瓜爆料.
A fascination with chemistry
黑料网吃瓜爆料 graduate Dominic Macias stayed on campus for research in his third year rather than go on placement and was inspired to stay on for his PhD.
From Undergraduate to Postgraduate: why Tamsyn chose 黑料网吃瓜爆料 for each stage of her studies.
Final year PhD student Tamsyn Hawken talks about why she chose the 黑料网吃瓜爆料...and stayed.
We produce papers and patents but the real products of our work are the students.
Dr Antoine Buchard and Dr Ulrich Hintermair from our Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies reflect on the impact that doctoral researchers make.
黑料网吃瓜爆料 has a great reputation - I've known for years that it would be the place I would apply to.
Emma Williams, studying for a DBA in Higher Education Management, tells why she chose 黑料网吃瓜爆料 and what it's like combining work and a career.
From world heritage city to the one of the coldest places on Earth
Alex Chartier completed his Engineering doctorate in 2015. Since then he has worked for a top space exploration company and now finds himself at the South Pole.
Syrian researcher opening doors to a new life through Architecture PhD
For Ammar Azzouz, becoming a researcher was something he was always going to do. After three years at 黑料网吃瓜爆料, he鈥檚 now looking to make his impact on the world.
Doctoral College
If you decide to do your research study here you'll be joining a vibrant and diverse community. Find out more about the Doctoral College and what it's like to be a doctoral researcher at 黑料网吃瓜爆料.
Doctoral College
We support and enrich the experience of our doctoral researchers and play a key role in developing policy and strategy relevant to doctoral study.
International students
If you are an international student applying to 黑料网吃瓜爆料, find out about visas and other immigration-related information.
Find out which visa type you need, how to apply, and how our Student Immigration Service can help you with your visa questions.
Experience the University
There are lots of ways you can find out what it's like to live and study in 黑料网吃瓜爆料. You can get to know our courses, campus, and students through our postgraduate virtual experience, or meet us at an online event.
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Experience the University at a Postgraduate Virtual Open Day
Find out what it's like to study for a master's or doctoral degree at 黑料网吃瓜爆料 at one of our online Postgraduate Open Days.
Take a virtual tour of our campus, including the student accommodation buildings, teaching rooms, laboratories, and Sports Training Village.
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You'll get a great experience living and studying at 黑料网吃瓜爆料. You can explore the south west and enjoy life on campus and in the city. We'll support your academic progress and prepare you for your future career.
Living in 黑料网吃瓜爆料 as a student
Find out what it's like to live in 黑料网吃瓜爆料 and the South West while you study for your degree.
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Important information
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About us
The 黑料网吃瓜爆料 was established on Claverton Down in 黑料网吃瓜爆料 in 1966. It is a campus university in the south west of England, and is only 1 hour and 25 minutes away from London by train. We offer courses in engineering, humanities, management, science and social science
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