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University of Portsmouth Hampshire Terrace, Portsmouth PO1 2EG, UK
Postgraduate research opportunities at the University of Portsmouth
Go further with a PhD or Doctoral programme
The confidence to pursue your ambitions. Opportunities to work on papers and experience conferences. Connections that can make a difference in your career. A research degree at Portsmouth shows the world you’re ready to make an impact.
We’re specialists in applying research practically. And we have a track record of solving complex problems in partnership with industry and government globally.
Our research degree supervisors are experts, with experience of making change happen out in the world. They’ll empower you to reach your breakthrough moments.
From our city centre campus, to online, to your workplace, you can choose from a wide range of subjects and modes of study.
Why Portsmouth?
Helping you do research that betters the world
A research degree is like no other mode of study. The community at Portsmouth wants you to feel empowered in your work. So we help with the nuts and bolts which hold your research together. And we don’t stop at training you in research methods and the skills that help you stand out - like how to manage a complex project. We also train supervisors to do a great job of guiding and supporting you.
For your next step, you’ll enjoy the support of an expert team who know the worlds of academia and all kinds of industry inside-out. Our Careers and Employability Service offer expert, tailored advice to help you secure and shape the future you want. They will continue to support you for up to five years after you qualify – from career planning, applications and interviews, through to starting and scaling your own business. You can tap into their support for up to 5 years after you leave us.
Covering your costs
You’re investing in your future. We’re here to help you understand the fees and costs involved, and what support is available to you. That support could include a range of loans, scholarships and bursaries. We also offer some funded PhD opportunities.
Take a look at our comprehensive guide to fees, funding, scholarships and more.
Research breakthroughs
The University of Portsmouth is a haven for world-leading research. From our waterfront city, we reach out around the globe to help solve societies’ problems. Many researchers are actively involved in supervision.
Recent research at Portsmouth includes engineering an enzyme that could make single-use plastic recyclable, decoding the language of violence against women, and helping to discover a new species of orangutan.
Browse our research subject areas.
The city and campus
Portsmouth is a city by the sea that's open to the world. It’s flat and easy to get around – from historic ships to boutiques and beaches. By night, the city comes alive with gigs, bars, restaurants, clubs and shows.
After a long day immersed in research, it’s important to give yourself a break. Here, it’s easy to reset and revive. At the heart of a compact city centre campus, we’re nestled among shops and cafes, near a theatre and concert hall. And the beach is an easy stroll away. Just a short walk from Portsmouth & Southsea railway station, getting here couldn’t be easier.
Postgraduate events online and on campus
Get face time with academics who want to help you progress. Find a way forward with funding and finance. And explore how flexible postgrad study at Portsmouth can be. These are just some of the opportunities you can take advantage of at a postgraduate open day or webinar.
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