Postgraduate research

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.

Do you have an original research idea of your own? See the subject areas where we offer research supervision, find somebody to talk to about your potential project, and take your first step towards a postgraduate research degree at Portsmouth.

Explore our pre-approved PhD projects – both fully-funded and self-funded – in dozens of subject areas across the University, from Architecture, Biological Sciences, and Cosmology, to Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics.

If you already have your own original research idea, you can find an academic whose research interests match yours by searching our Find a PhD Supervisor page. 

Ready to take your interest further and start your application? Read our helpful advice on how to write a great research proposal and personal statement, and how to apply for any of our research degrees, including a PhD.

There are plenty of ways to fund your postgraduate research degree, including loans and bursaries that are open to both UK and International students. Explore your options, and find out how to apply for funding here.

Explore our advice on what you should be looking to include in your research proposal and your personal statement before you apply.

Home to a community of more than 1,000 research degree students across our 5 faculties, our Graduate School is here to help you through every aspect of your research degree.