Applying for Research Degrees
Entry requirements
Research Diploma
You will need one of the following:-
- Degree or Honours degree from a UK university
- the CNAA
- an equivalent qualification
Masters by Research (MA/MSc by Research)
You will need one of the following:-
- an Honours degree, normally 2(i)
- an equivalent in a relevant subject
MPhil or MPhil/PhD
To register for the degree of MPhil or MPhil with the possibility of transferring to PhD on completion of a thesis, you will usually need one of the following:-
- an Honours degree, normally 2(i) or equivalent in a relevant subject
- a recognised equivalent qualification
PhD
You will normally need one of the following:-
- a Masters degree
- a recognised equivalent qualification
Your Masters degree should usually be related to your proposed area of research and should have included training in research and the completion of a research project.
You may also apply if you don’t have a Masters degree but have both of the following:-
- a good Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline
- relevant research or profesional experience at postgraduate level that resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence
PhD by Portfolio
You will need either:-
- Masters degree (UK or equivalent), usually related to proposed research area and including training in research and the completion of a research project
- a good Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline, and relevant research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence
English language requirement
International applicants will need a good command of English – the equivalent of an IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 575 or more, or computer-based TOEFL 233, depending on the course you are studying.
How do I apply?
Part-time and postgraduate applications should be made direct to the University of Glamorgan using an application form and can be made throughout the year.
You should:-
- Discuss your interests with the Research Office
- Check out the policies and handbooks
- Fill in and return the application form:-
- English (.doc)
