Typical offer: Master's degree
Duration: 3 years full time; part time options available
Awarding body: University of the West of England (Hartpury)
Apply for this course here: https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/courses/postgraduate/postgraduate-research-degrees/phd/
As a postgraduate research student, you'll benefit from access to a campus that’s received over £50 million investment in the last 10 years, boasting some of the most advanced technology in the world at an educational institution.
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For a supervised PhD, we normally expect that applicants will hold at least a 2:1 or a Masters qualification from a UK university or a degree of comparable standing from a university outside the UK. We also require a recognised English language qualification prior to making an unconditional offer.
For international applicants an IELTS score of 7.0 overall, or equivalent qualification, is required. If you require a Student Visa to undertake your research degree, you must apply for an academic place at least three months in advance of your proposed start date so you can obtain an offer in time to apply for your visa.
We accept PhD students at three points during the year: 1st October, 1st January and 1st April. You should submit your application a minimum of three months before your targeted entry date. We strongly encourage you to discuss your proposed programme of research with either an academic staff member or the relevant Research Centre Lead, prior to submitting an application. If you're unsure who to approach, you can explore our staff and their research interests on Hartpury’s PURE repository.
Your application should contain the following:
Please note, applications which do not meet the minimum criteria will not be considered.
We’re driving positive change in animal and equine wellbeing, agriculture, sports performance and public health.
We focus on the application of research in the real-world. We innovate where it matters.
We partner with key industry and academic bodies to find solutions to important real-world issues.
You’ll benefit from a campus that’s received over £50million of investment in recent years, with access to high quality equipment, some that’s the most advanced facilities in the world at an educational institution.
New technologies are regularly updated in line with industry advancements to ensure our students develop their skills and projects in line with best practice.
Home to nine specialist businesses for real-world application, Hartpury provides the ideal professional learning environment for you to absorb yourself in PhD study in the real world.
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We attract a strong network of academic professionals from across the globe. Many of whom are also leading coaches, trainers, scientists, behaviourists, nutritionists, veterinary professionals, psychologists and more.
Discover more about specific research staff on our PURE research management hub.
Visit PURE Research Management hub“Through my research at Hartpury, I’m working closely with primary schools across the county to make the most of this critical development stage through the encouragement of specialist movement and physical activities with their pupils.
I have access to all the facilities I could need for my research, including anti-gravity treadmills and an altitude chamber. The staff show continuous support and are always on hand to all answer the questions I have.”
“The PhD scholarship has been the best career decision I have made; I am working in an area I truly love, whilst undertaking new opportunities to be involved in exciting projects and to be immersed in the world of science.
From my undergraduate experience, I knew Hartpury would treat me as an individual and that I would be supported to mould my research to compliment my own experiences and values.”
As a small and specialist university, we're ideally placed to support you on your journey into postgraduate study and beyond.
Not sure if a PhD is right for you? Why not explore a masters in research instead – a shorter qualification that‘s regarded highly by professionals and can help to prepare you for PhD study later on.
You’ll be supported to design and deliver your own unique research project whilst developing new theoretical and practical expertise to help progress your career.
Developed in partnership with employers, these degrees allow you to immerse yourself in a subject you're passionate about through a range of modules and a dissertation.
Our qualifications have been designed to fit around employment and other commitments, offering part-time and full-time options, as well as block, weekend and evening delivery.
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Important information
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes are reviewed and developed regularly. Changes or cancellation of courses may be necessary to ensure alignment with emerging employment areas, to comply with accrediting body requirements, revisions to subject benchmark statements or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make necessary changes and will notify all offer-holders of changes as and when they occur.