Applying for Research Degrees
Applications are welcomed from students interested in pursuing any of our research degrees including MPhil/PhD, Professional Doctorates and MRes Programmes.
In advance of making an initial enquiry, you are advised to consider which programme is right for you. If you wish to work on a specific topic or to find a supervisor who may be able to supervise your research, search for one of our research experts. Alternatively, you can browse the University’s research areas to help you identify an appropriate School or Division in which to locate your research.
International Students
If you are a prospective international student, please contact us with any queries you may have or complete our Research Enquiry Form.
A number of University of Chester research bursaries, scholarships and studentships are available each year:
- International Scholarships: Self-funding international PGR students are entitled to a £1,000 international scholarship (full time; £500 part time) as a discount off the headline fee. Sponsored students are charged the full listed fee. This applies to all PGR programmes, including Professional Doctorates.
Visas and Immigration
Please visit our international section for advice and guidance on visas and immigration.
International students should review our important dates webpage and note and deadlines for postgraduate research applications.
ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme)
If you are a non-EU/EEA (including Switzerland) national and are planning to take postgraduate study in the UK in certain Technology, Engineering or Science subjects, then you will also need to obtain an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) certificate before applying for your Visa, Entry Clearance or Extension of Stay as a student. Further details on the ATAS certificate.
Availability of Funded Places
Available vacancies for funded Research Student opportunities will be posted on the Studentship Vacancies section of this website.
Please note that as departmental funding is not currently available, applicants will be expected to be self-funding, unless applying for a specific scholarship.
