Virtual Postgraduate Open Event
Ask your questions and browse research subject areas.
4.00pm–6.30pm – Research Degrees Hub
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4.00pm–6.30pm – General Information Hub
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Research degrees (PhD, MPhil, Professional Doctorates, PhD by Publication)
Live webinar | Making a successful PhD application.
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Browse our research degree subject areas
- Accounting
View subject area | Watch a video about research degrees in Business and Law - Architecture, Interiors and Urbanism
View subject area - Area Studies
View subject area | Watch a video about research degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences - Art and Design: History, Theory and Practice
View subject area - Biological Sciences
View subject area | Watch a video about our research | Hear from our students - Business and Management
View subject area | Watch a video about research degrees in Business and Law - Civil Engineering
View subject area - Computing
View subject area - Cosmology and Astrophysics
View subject area - Criminology
View subject area | Watch a video about research degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences - Dental and Oral Health
View subject area - Development Studies
View subject area | Watch a video about research degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences - Digital and Creative Technologies
View subject area - Earth and Environmental Sciences
View subject area - Economics
View subject area | Watch a video about research degrees in Business and Law - Education
View subject area | Watch a video about research degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences | Hear from a student - Electronic Engineering
View subject area - Energy Engineering
View subject area - English Literature
View subject area | Watch a video about research degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences - Film and Media
View subject area - Finance
View subject area | Watch a video about research degrees in Business and Law - Geography (Human and Physical)
View subject area - Health and Social Care
View subject area - Health Informatics
View subject area - History
View subject area | Watch a video about research degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences - Journalism, Communication and Creative Writing
View subject area - Languages and Applied Linguistics
View subject area | Watch a video about research degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences - Law
View subject area | Watch a video about research degrees in Business and Law - Marketing
View subject area | Watch a video about research degrees in Business and Law - Mathematics
View subject area - Mechanical and Design Engineering
View subject area - Operational Research and Logistics
View subject area - Organisation Studies and Human Resource Management
View subject area | Watch a video about research degrees in Business and Law - Performance, Theatre and Music
View subject area - Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Biomedical Sciences
View subject area - Physics
View subject area - Politics and International Relations
View subject area | Watch a video about research degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences | Hear from a student - Psychology
View subject area | Watch a video about our research - Sociology
View subject area | Watch a video about research degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences - Sport and Exercise Science
View subject area | Watch a video about our research
On-demand information
Browse videos, pages and useful information about studying a PhD or research degree at Portsmouth.
Why I chose postgrad research at Portsmouth
Studying a PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences
Study a research degree in Biological Sciences
Types of research degrees
A research degree at Portsmouth is your chance to put your knowledge to work, and help find solutions to the problems facing society. Find out about our PhD, PhD by Publication, Professional Doctorates, MD, MPhil and MRes degrees.
Reasons to do a PhD or research degree
Discover how a research degree could boost your career, and help you create innovation with lasting impact in a field you're passionate about.
Explore our PhD projects
Look through our funded and self-funded PhD research projects and find out how to apply.
Find a PhD Supervisor
If you've already got your own research idea, start looking for a supervisor whose research interests match yours.
How to apply for postgraduate research
Read our guide on how to complete and submit your postgraduate research application. Take the next step in your academic career today.
