StudyLink logoHome
Students on a university campus

Organisations, Systems and People, MPhil, PhD, University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

University of Portsmouth

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MPhil, PhDFull-time, Part-time2 - 6 yearsFebruary, October, AprilGBP 0 per yearGBP 0 per year

About Organisations, Systems and People, MPhil, PhD - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

A PhD is a globally-recognised postgraduate research degree involving extensive and original research into a specific field. Each year, PhD students from around the world join us to carry out research to identify and answer the challenges facing society, human life and our planet.

There are plenty of reasons to start a PhD with us. We're internationally recognised for the quality of our research. We're developing a research culture of innovation and collaboration. We're home to experts with experience of producing important, interesting, relevant and successful research.

Course highlights

When you study for a PhD with us, you'll:

  • get support from our Graduate School to develop your skills as a researcher and academic
  • develop exceptional skills and knowledge
  • learn from people at the forefront of their disciplines
  • graduate with demonstrable proof of expertise in your chosen field
  • study for 3 years (full-time) or 6 years (part-time)
  • write a thesis of 40,000 – 80,000 words, depending on your subject area
  • complete a Viva Voce (an oral defence of your work)

How to do a PhD with us

For more details on what you need to do before you apply for a PhD – from what qualifications you'll need, to what your application should contain – visit our how to apply for a postgraduate degree pages.

When you decide to apply to do a PhD with us, there are 2 different routes you can take:

1. Find a supervisor

If you've got your own research idea, you can find a supervisor in our PURE Research Portal, and contact them directly to discuss your project in detail.

You can also get in touch with us using the contact details on your subject area page – and we'll help you find a supervisor.

2. Find a project

Explore our list of already-approved PhD projects, then talk to a supervisor about how to apply. To find out more about other research degrees you could do with us, visit our postgraduate research degree pages.

After you graduate

When you graduate with a PhD from the University of Portsmouth, you'll have a body of work and a prestigious qualification that can open doors to further research study – or to senior roles in your industry.

When you finish your PhD, our Careers and Employability service can help you put your skills to work in a rewarding career within your chosen field.

And for up to 5 years after you graduate, our Careers and Employability service can offer you help, advice and support as you advance in your career.

Notes about fees for this course

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding

Entry requirements

An upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or a master's degree in an appropriate subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered. All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

Courses you may be interested in at other institutions

Below are some suggested courses at other providers that you may also be interested in:

Screenwriting BA (Hons), Cert HE

Catalyst - Institute for Creative Arts and Technology

Find out more

MBA Renewables MBA

Berliner Hochschule für Technik (BHT)

Find out more

MA in European Studies Master

Institute of European Studies, Jagiellonian University

Find out more

Energy and Climate Postgraduate

University of Antwerp

Find out more

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Master Degree

EU Business School Digital

Find out more

Applied Psychology of Music MA

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures, University of Leeds

Find out more

Strength and Conditioning (wFY) BSc (Hons), Foundation

Hartpury University

Find out more

Bachelor of Business Administration BBA

EU Business School, Geneva

Find out more

Postgraduate pathways and pre-masters at other institutions

If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course then consider one of these postgraduate preparation courses from another institution:

Master in Global Leadership

Zurich Business School (UIBS)

Find out more

Music

University of Leeds

Find out more

Graduate Diploma of Counselling

Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP)

Find out more

Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Find out more

Graduate Certificate (Birmingham)

Ulster University London and Birmingham

Find out more
See all Postgraduate pathway courses

Other courses at University of Portsmouth

There are 492 other courses listed from University of Portsmouth. A selection of these are displayed below:

Accounting and Data Analytics MSc

University of Portsmouth

Find out more

Accounting and Finance MSc

University of Portsmouth

Find out more

Accounting with Finance BA (Hons)

University of Portsmouth

Find out more

Accounting, Economics and Finance PhD, MPhil

University of Portsmouth

Find out more
View all 492 courses at University of Portsmouth

Related Information

Find out more about studying in the United Kingdom