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PhD / MD / MPhil
Duration
PhD : 3 years full time , 6 years part time Distance Learning : 6 years , part time MD : 2 years full time , 4 years part time MPhil : 2 years full time , 4 years part time
Entry requirements
A second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or a Master ’ s degree in an appropriate subject . Exceptionally , equivalent professional experience and / or qualifications will be considered . If shortlisted , you ’ ll be invited to interview .
UK / Channel Islands fees *
2022 entry Full time : £ 4,500 ( per year ) Part time : £ 2,250 ( per year )
International fees *
2022 entry Full time : £ 16,200 –£ 18,300 ( per year )** Part time : £ 8,100 –£ 9,150 ( per year )**
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You can do research in a wide range of subject areas , including :
• Accounting
• Architecture , Interiors and Urbanism
• Area Studies
• Art and Design : History , Theory and Practice
• Biological Sciences
• Business and Management
• Civil Engineering
• Computing
• Cosmology and Astrophysics
• Criminology
• Dental and Oral Health
• Development Studies
• Digital and Creative Technologies
• Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Economics
• Education
• Electronic Engineering
• Energy Engineering
• English Literature
• Film and Media
• Finance
• Geography
• Health and Social Care
• Health Informatics
• History
• Journalism , Communication and Creative Writing
• Languages and Applied Linguistics
• Law
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Mechanical and Design Engineering
• Operational Research and Logistics
• Organisation Studies and Human Resource Management
• Performance , Theatre and Music
• Pharmacy , Pharmacology and Biomedical Sciences
• Physics
• Politics and International Relations
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Sports and Exercise Science
* All fees are subject to annual increase . UK / Channel Islands fees for 2022 entry will be confirmed in Spring 2022 . See pages 24 – 27 for more details on fees and funding .
** International fees differ depending on your department of study . Check our website for more information .
‘ As a result of studying at Portsmouth , I ’ ve made key connections with researchers which not only benefit my Prof Doc but also my profession .’
Rachel Dominey , Professional Doctorate Health Science
Professional Doctorates
Duration
4 – 7 years part time
Entry requirements
A postgraduate level qualification or equivalent in an appropriate subject . If applying to pursue a Professional Doctorate , you must be in a work environment that can support your professional research and development project . If shortlisted , you ’ ll be invited to interview .
Certain Professional Doctorates may have additional entry requirements , so please do check the course entry at port . ac . uk / professional-doctorate .
Fees
Fees depend on your mode of study and fee status . Check our website for more information .
We offer Professional Doctorates in the following broad subject areas :
• Biomedical Science ( DBMS )
• Business Administration ( DBA )
• Criminal Justice Studies ( DCrimJ )
• Education ( EdD )
• Health Science ( DHealthSci )
• Medical Imaging ( DMedImg )
• Nursing ( DNursing )
• Pharmacy ( DPharm )
• Security Risk Management ( DSyRM )
• Social Work ( DSW )
• Sport and Exercise Psychology ( DProf )
• Sport , Exercise and Health Science ( DProf )
PhD by Publication
Duration
1 year part time
Entry requirements
A PhD by Publication is based on the research you ’ ve already undertaken and published ( excluding self-publishing ) before registering with us . Peer-reviewed academic papers , complete books or chapters in anthologies , creative or practice-based outputs , and any other materials accepted for publication , exhibited or performed are all eligible . You ’ ll have to submit a statement , setting out your view of the standing , substance , coherence and specific contribution to the knowledge of the work submitted .
Fees
External candidates : £ 4,500 *
*Fees are subject to annual increase . PhD by Publication fees for 2022 entry will be confirmed in spring 2021 .
Explore more at port . ac . uk / postgraduate-research
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