Postgraduate Research

Studying a research qualification at Hartpury could change your future.

Be part of an internationally recognised research community. Change the world we live in. This is your opportunity to undertake practical research designed to make a positive difference to people, organisations and communities.

By choosing to study one of our research degrees, you’ll have access to highly qualified and professionally respected staff. You will also be part of a research network that includes opportunities for you to work with industry on significant and real world issues. You'll be part of a vibrant community which is supporting and aspirational, and you’ll be able to complete an applied research project aligned with one of our four research Arenas.

To apply for an MPhil (Master of Philosophy) or PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degree, you will normally need to have obtained a 2:1 degree and/or a Master's degree qualification. You can study in either a part-time or full-time mode for either of these degrees. Fees reflect the mode of study and the expected duration of your registration to completion. Please get in touch with us to discuss this.

To apply for PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degree, you will normally need to have obtained a 2:1 degree and/or a Master's degree qualification. You can study in either a part-time or full-time mode for either of these degrees. Fees reflect the mode of study and the expected duration of your registration to completion. Please get in touch with us to discuss this.

Postgraduate studentships

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to become part of our postgraduate community in an idyllic rural setting, with world leading facilities undertaking impactful and cutting-edge practice-based and industry related research.

Studentships comprise tuition fees at home student rates and a stipend of GBP 13k per year tenable for 3 years. Alongside their research projects, successful candidates will be asked (as a condition of their stipend) to deliver up to 7 hours per week teaching or research support within the Department in which the PhD is hosted.

View our current funded PhD positions

Research and knowledge exchange Arenas

We have four multi-disciplinary research and knowledge exchange Arenas. Each Arena has its own leader, focus and character. Find out about our research impact.

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Our research impact

In PURE you can see what we’re passionate about, what we achieve, and what we’re developing. PURE is a database which captures and stores the research and knowledge exchange activities undertaken by staff at Hartpury. You don’t have to log in to see what we’re up to – simply click the link and explore.

Explore PURE (external link)

How to apply

We understand that applying for a postgraduate degree can be a huge decision. Please refer to the guidance notes available on UWE's website (www.uwe.ac.uk/graduateschool) for advice on taking this next step.

To apply for one of our PhD degrees, please complete the application form and return to academic.services@hartpury.ac.uk

If you have any questions, or if you would like to get in contact with a member of the postgraduate team, please email postgraduate@hartpury.ac.uk

Download application form

Contact us

We'd love to hear from you. Get in contact with us if you have any questions.

Email: postgraduate@hartpury.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 1452 702 100

Visit us

The best way to discover whether Hartpury could be right for you is to come and visit our stunning 360-hectare campus. There are a couple of options if you’d like to find out more about postgraduate study.

Come to an open day

You'll find out what it's like to be a student here and how we can help you make the right decision about your next step.

Book your place

Book a one-to-one visit

Don't worry if you can't make an open day. Email our postgraduate team to arrange a one-to-one visit to see our facilities and speak to staff.

Email the team