Study PhD Direct (Police Sciences) at University of South Wales in the UK, University of South Wales

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Learn to become an independent researcher by undertaking a significant and original piece of supervised research. You will write up your research and produce a submission for examination which you will defend by viva voce. Become an expert, solve complex challenges, and make a meaningful impact through original research. We are committed to nurturing a pipeline of research talent and creating a culture that enables all our researchers to achieve their research ambitions.

Which department am I in?

University of South Wales

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£18,970.00 (US$ 24,498) per year

The bursary is for £500 to support students with travel and living costs

This is a fixed fee

Start date

April 2027

Venue

Glyntaff Campus

Cemetery Rd,

Pontypridd,

Cardiff,

CF37 4BD, Wales, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£18,970.00 (US$ 24,498) per year

The bursary is for £500 to support students with travel and living costs

This is a fixed fee

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Glyntaff Campus

Cemetery Rd,

Pontypridd,

Cardiff,

CF37 4BD, Wales, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

Typical requirements: An upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) or a Masters qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, and / or appropriate, relevant equivalent qualifications/experience. Additional requirements include: A single research proposal of approximately 2,000 words is required unless you are applying for a funded studentship which has a specified project. (Only one research proposal is permitted.) Two references on headed paper. At least one referee should be able to comment on your academic/professional ability. References provided by relatives are not acceptable. Applications that do not include references and / or a research proposal will be rejected as will applications that include multiple research proposals.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.