Routes into Research

Master of Philosophy (MPhil): The MPhil is a supervised research degree which takes one year to complete. It can be studied part-time and involves in-depth study in a specific area. 

The awarding body for this award is the University of Chester.  

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): A PhD is a postgraduate supervised research degree that usually takes up to three years full-time to complete (but can also be studied part-time). Your research is written up as a substantial thesis and must show evidence of originality, critical judgment and be at the cutting-edge of your chosen subject. 

The awarding body for this award is the University of Chester.  

Research degrees at Wrexham University can be pursued in a wide range of subjects, not only in those featured in our taught postgraduate programmes. For more information, explore our current research or email mphil-phdadmissions@glyndwr.ac.uk.

Master of Research (MRes): A taught postgraduate degree which offers the chance to study a specific subject area in greater depth, while developing your understanding of the core principles of research and research skills. There are taught,  structured elements to the programme - covering your chosen subject - and training in research methodology leading to a personalised research dissertation. An MRes is ideal for those who wish to move onto further academic or professional research, such as a PhD, or to use your new postgraduate qualification to progress your career. 

The awarding body for this award is Wrexham University. 

Visit Postgraduate Courses to view the MRes courses currently on offer.

Modes of Study

*Note the minimum period of registration before submission of thesis – early submission before this time is not permitted. To note – our awarding body for research degrees is the University of Chester.

*Note – awarding body is Wrexham University.