Self-funded research opportunities
Choose your own topic
If you already know what you want to study (and it fits within one of our areas of expertise), then you have the choice to self-fund your studies, providing more flexibility in what it is you research.
Some of our current students are sponsored by their employers, so this is also an option to consider.
Our research degrees
Self-funded PhD and MPhil students undertake independent research culminating in the submission of written work and examination by viva voce. Professional Doctorates comprise of a taught element, and a research element involving the submission of a thesis and examination by viva voce.
Take a look at our available research degrees to learn more about eligibility and how our research degrees work.
How to apply
Make sure you read about the minimum criteria for admission onto UWE Bristol's research degree programmes, the Doctoral Academy application process, and how to apply.
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Studentship opportunities
Learn more about studentship opportunities at the Doctoral Academy.
Research study options
Postgraduate research study options at the UWE Bristol Doctoral Academy including PhD studentships and self-funded opportunities.
Available research degrees
Find out what research degree programmes are available at UWE Bristol and what they entail.
Fees and funding
View Doctoral Academy tuition fees, project fees, completion fees and resubmission fees.