PhD by Research

An independent study

KEY FACTS

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Faculty:
Research Office

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Study Options:
Full/Part Time

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Start Date:
Sept '22

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Level:
Research

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Course Length:
FT 3 to 5 Years/ PT 4 to 8 Years

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Fees:

Full-time: £6,100 per annum
Part-time: £6,100 per annum
International (Non EU): £13,300 per annum
(For 2022, international and EU fees will be the same as Home fees)

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Become a PhD Researcher

Invest in your future with the University of Gibraltar. Join our vibrant, ambitious and growing research community.
Choose to study your PhD at our university and benefit from a personalised study experience.
Profit from our unique geographical location, our facilities and our established connections with experienced supervisors locally and abroad.
Get ready to take your next steps into academia.
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Covid-19 vaccine: Staff and Students

As part of Gibraltar’s nationwide vaccination programme, all University of Gibraltar teaching staff and students – including non-residents and international students – were offered a Covid 19 vaccine.

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Face to face teaching

We are committed to providing an excellent learning experience that is personal and participative. That’s why we have decided to continue the face-to-face delivery of our programmes.

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Meet the students

  • "University of Gibraltar seemed perfectly situated to offer me that expansion of my worldview, with the intimate support of a small team and the excitement of building something together."

    Judith Glynn

    PhD

  • "Being a Commonwealth student means a lot to me as through the Commonwealth’s Scholarship support, I get to continue pursuing my educational dreams."

    Petros Dimitriou

    PhD

  • "The research outcomes of my project in Gibraltar has the potential to influence global wildlife-conservation debates in other locations and nature reserves experiencing similar unique human-wildlife conflicts. "

    Bethany Gadd

    PhD

  • "My scholarship has allowed me to work with the Gibraltar National Museum, and has created a lot of additional opportunities, including being able to take part in the Gibraltar History Lecture Series."

    Natalie Wilson

    PhD

  • Judith Glynn

    PhD

    “University of Gibraltar seemed perfectly situated to offer me that expansion of my worldview, with the intimate support of a small team and the excitement of building something together.”

    read full profile

  • Petros Dimitriou

    PhD

    “Being a Commonwealth student means a lot to me as through the Commonwealth’s Scholarship support, I get to continue pursuing my educational dreams.”
    read full profile

  • Bethany Gadd

    PhD

    “The research outcomes of my project in Gibraltar has the potential to influence global wildlife-conservation debates in other locations and nature reserves experiencing similar unique human-wildlife conflicts.”
    read full profile

  • Natalie Wilson

    PhD

    “My scholarship has allowed me to work with the Gibraltar National Museum, and has created a lot of additional opportunities, including being able to take part in the Gibraltar History Lecture Series.”
    read full profile

What we can provide

As a University of Gibraltar researcher, you will be provided with a range of facilities and support structures to assist you in your research studies. These include:
  • Your Primary and Secondary supervisors; locally and internationally-based:
  • Use of the University of Gibraltar premises, with access to relevant Associate Campuses; including The Gibraltar Botanic Gardens, The Gibraltar National Museum and The Gibraltar Garrison Library; The Gibraltar Health Authority and various business partners;
  • Access to specialist equipment where applicable;
  • Taught courses to complement and support main research themes;
  • A collegiate atmosphere within which to undertake your research

Main Research Areas

Linking the Mediterranean, Atlantic, Africa and Europe, the Straits of Gibraltar provide an ideal natural laboratory in which to undertake research in disciplines such as marine science, ecology, palaeoecology and soil science. Associate Campuses such as HMGoG’s Department of the Environment, Gibraltar Botanic Gardens and Gibraltar National Museum strengthen and extend our research capacity.
Gibraltar’s established vibrant business community and innovative development in areas such as Blockchain and FinTech provide opportunities to develop research in topics such as legal frameworks, governance and privacy protection, business, marketing, human resource management and organisational behaviour.
Situated at a major crossroads in world history, Gibraltar is exceptionally located for cultural and historical research, particularly in areas such as colonial and postcolonial, religion, geopolitics, identity, ethnicity and nationalism studies. Associate Campuses such as the Gibraltar Garrison Library and the Gibraltar National Archives provide unparalleled access to unexplored source material.
The combination of Gibraltar’s thriving education system and its distinctive demography create a unique opportunity for the undertaking of pedagogical and broader educational research in a supportive environment. Our strong partnership with HMGoG’s Department of Education greatly facilitates access to a range of exciting research opportunities.
For interest in starting a PhD in gaming/gambling click to visit our Centre of Excellence in Responsible Gaming (CERG) or contact the Chair of CERG.
Due to its relatively small community and strong links with the wider international health and sport sectors, Gibraltar is the ideal place to conduct innovative case study research in areas such as population and genetic studies, mental health, sports science and nutrition. Access to facilities provided by the Gibraltar Health Authority in its capacity as an Associate Campus supports and extends our research provision.
Come and join our vibrant, ambitious and growing research community.

Choose to study your PhD at University of Gibraltar and immediately benefit from a bespoke and immersive experience. Profit from our unique geographical location, our new dedicated facilities and our established connections with experienced supervisors locally and abroad. Get ready to take your next steps into academia.

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You can get in touch by calling us, scheduling a zoom call or talking to us on our live chat.

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Entry Requirements

Our degrees are available to those who want to pursue their studies through conventional research. The doctoral programme is normally open to anyone who:

  • Holds a recognised Master’s degree; or
  • Has a good honours degree and research or professional experience at postgraduate level
  • All applicants will be expected to submit a research proposal alongside their application. Please find a guide below.
RESEARCH PROPOSAL GUIDE
English Language Requirements:

An overall IELTS test result of 6.5, including a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-tests. Equivalent awards will be considered (e.g. Pearson’s Test of English, Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English, Duolingo English Test, City & Guilds International ESOL 8984, or the TOEFL- IBT test of English proficiency). If you do not meet our entry requirements, you can still apply as we will consider your application. Please click below for more info.

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QAA Global Accreditation

The University is delighted to have achieved global accreditation from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), the UK’s independent quality body and a global leader in quality assurance for higher education.

“In achieving QAA’s global accreditation, the University has displayed its compatibility with international best practice.”

Vicki Scott, UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Chief Executive.

Fees

Programme Fee (per annum) Years
Full-Time £6,100 3 to 5 years
Part-Time £6,100 4 to 8 years
International (Non-EU) £13,300 3 to 8 years (For 2022, international and EU fees will be the same as Home fees)

Note: Above fees are applicable to the 2022/2023 Academic year and are payable per annum. Fees are subject to indexation.
Additional bench/lab fees may be applicable in some cases. Please enquire for further details.

Scholarships

The University of Gibraltar hosts or directly offers a limited number of scholarship programmes to support your studies. These scholarships are highly competitive; they are available to support undergraduate, Master’s degree and PhD programmes and are made available to students based on certain criteria.

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