Research Studentships 2011

Applicants should normally have:

A minimum classification of 2.1 in their first degree (or equivalent) and, preferably, a Masters degree (or Masters degree pending).

Applicants whose secondary level education has not been conducted in the medium of English should also demonstrate evidence of appropriate English language proficiency, normally defined as:

What is involved in studying for a research degree?

You will complete a self-directed programme of independent research, supported by research training, and produce and defend a thesis expounding your work. You will study in one of our academic Schools which provide you with the study environment and resources, under the supervision of (normally two) academic staff using their expertise and experience to support your research. Your programme of research should be completed within three years (full-time) or six years (part-time), based on a minimum of 35 hours of study per week (full-time) and 15 hours per week (part-time) across the calendar year, and your degree will be awarded when you produce and defend a thesis expounding your research which must be submitted within four years (for full-time students) or eight years (for part-time students). Initially you will be registered on the Master of Philosophy route, transferring later to the PhD route, subject to satisfactory progress.

Research Degrees of the University – Summary of Regulations (For initial enquiries)

Please click here for a summary of the University’s Research Degrees Regulations.

Ethics approval

You are also asked to take into account any ethical dimensions of your proposed research at this preliminary stage of the application process as, if your research requires Research Ethics Sub-Committee approval, you will need to undertake the appropriate ethics approval processes once you have enrolled. Further details will be provided if your application is successful.

How to apply

Applications for research degrees are submitted online via UKPASS (Postgraduate Application Service). These are the documents you will have to submit along with the UKPASS online application form:

a) You will need to attach a research proposal of 5 pages in length, plus a bibliography; or if you are applying for a specific, pre-defined project, you will need to supply a statement outlining your understanding of the project and possible approaches to the research

b) Scanned copies of all your relevant qualification certificates and transcripts.

c) If your award is pending, please upload the transcript of the modules already undertaken.

d) Applicants whose secondary level education has not been conducted in the medium of English should also demonstrate evidence of appropriate English language proficiency providing scanned certificates of English qualifications

e) 2 academic references. Please note that it is your responsibility to contact your referees and arrange for the references. These can be uploaded with your UKPASS application, emailed to researchadmissions@westminster.ac.uk or sent to the Research Office at the address below:

University of Westminster Research Studentships
Research Office
University of Westminster
Cavendish House
101 New Cavendish Street
London, W1W 6XH

Further enquiries

About applying: email us at researchadmissions@westminster.ac.uk.

General information on Studying at Westminster