Category
PhD
Details
The University of Westminster offers a number of studentships to support potential MPhil/PhD students. These are awarded on academic merit and research potential. Studentships may be funded by the University (e.g., Quintin Hogg Trust) or external bodies (e.g., UKRI). The page lists specific project-based studentships when they are open for application. If no specific projects are listed, applicants are encouraged to check back for future rounds.
Eligibility Criteria
•Applicants must hold a minimum Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) degree or international equivalent
•A Master's degree is often required or highly desirable for PhD entry
•Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency (typically IELTS 6.5 or 7.0 depending on the school)
•Submission of a viable research proposal is required
•Two academic references must be provided
Financial Benefits
•Full tuition fee waiver (often covers the full international fee, though some are capped at the Home rate)
•Annual stipend for living costs (typically aligned with UKRI rates, approximately £20,622 per annum including London weighting)
•Research training and development opportunities