Applying for a postgraduate research degree
Completing a postgraduate research degree at the University of Greenwich is a richly-rewarding experience. But it is also requires a big commitment from both the student and the university.
If you are thinking of applying for an MPhil/PhD research programme, you should ask yourself these questions:
- Do I meet the minimum academic entry requirements for a research degree?
- The university will consider applicants with a relevant Bachelor’s honours degree (UK equivalent) class 2:1 or better or a relevant Master’s degree (UK equivalent). If your first language is not English, you will also need a language proficiency score of at least IELTS 6.5. In some cases, it may be possible to take into account acquired prior learning and experience.
- Do I have an original research idea or am I interested in seeing which programmes the university offers?
- How will I fund my research degree? Do I have sufficient resources to fund my own research? Or will I need to seek sponsorship or a studentship? As well as paying tuition fees, will I be able to cover my accommodation and living expenses? To find out more visit our funding opportunities page.
- Will university staff have the expertise to supervise the research I plan to undertake? This is particularly important if you intend to pursue your own research proposal or idea.
If you wish to apply for an advertised studentship, you may find these questions relatively easy to answer. However, if you wish to pursue your own research idea and are self-funding, responding to the questions may be more difficult.
Finding out more
If you are satisfied that you have answered the above questions and wish to undertake a research degree at the university, your next step should be to contact the appropriate School or institute to discuss your requirements and suitability.
The contact details for each School or institute are listed below. To find out more visit our postgraduate research centres and facilities page.
| School (Campus): | Contact information: |
|---|---|
| Architecture & Construction (Avery Hill) | PGR_Architecture_Recruit@gre.ac.uk |
| Business (Greenwich) | PGR_Business_Recruit@gre.ac.uk |
| Computing & Mathematical Sciences (Greenwich) | PGR_CMS_Recruit@gre.ac.uk |
| Education (Avery Hill) | PGR_Education_Recruit@gre.ac.uk |
| Engineering (Medway) | PGR_Engineering_Recruit@gre.ac.uk |
| Greenwich Maritime (GMI) (Greenwich) | PGR_GMI_Recruit@gre.ac.uk |
| Health & Social Care (Avery Hill) | PGR_Health_Recruit@gre.ac.uk |
| Humanities & Social Sciences (Greenwich) | PGR_Humanities_Recruit@gre.ac.uk |
| Natural Resources Institute (NRI) (Medway) | PGR_NRI_Recruit@gre.ac.uk |
| Science (Medway) | PGR_Science_Recruit@gre.ac.uk |
Please note: Applications to the Medway School of Pharmacy are now made through the University of Kent. To find out more visit www.msp.ac.uk/research.