University of Warwick – postgraduate research degrees, funded and self-funded opportunities available

At Warwick, we’re committed to research that will change the world for the better – and you can be at the forefront of this change.

Learn from and collaborate with our experts and transform your way of thinking. Working from a vibrant, international campus of students, you can take advantage of our excellent connections with industry and state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.

The skills and experience you gain will carry you into a successful career or can propel your existing career to new heights in research or beyond.

• Pursue your own research, with support from some of the world’s top academics
• Join an interdisciplinary network of researchers in one of our six spotlight areas: Behaviour, Business and Manufacturing, Digital, Health, Society and Culture, and Sustainability
• Collaborate with students and academics from leading overseas universities to broach new areas of research
• Leading UK and international companies regularly invest in our research expertise, so we can continue to improve and develop our world-class facilities
• Take advantage of our excellent industry and business connections.

Innovative learning

Warwick is a hub of creative and pioneering thinking, bringing world-class research into teaching. We are constantly reviewing and refreshing our teaching methods. These may involve discussion, learning from visiting lecturers, or even role play of real-world scenarios.

Explore different perspectives

Many of our courses are breaking down the divides between subjects and use multiple perspectives to address the key issues facing our society, such as modern healthcare, big data, and cyber security. With an international campus of students from nearly 150 different countries, your way of thinking and perspectives will be challenged and transformed.

World-class facilities

You’ll have access to excellent teaching, learning, and research facilities across the University. You will also be able to utilise dedicated postgraduate spaces where you can network with fellow students, attend regular events and workshops, and study collaboratively or independently.

Postgraduate research degrees courses

We offer over 70 research degrees, covering a range of subjects including Business, Engineering, History of Art, Psychology, and more.  

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Our rankings

• Ranked 8th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2025)
• Awarded Gold in all 3 categories of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
• Ranked 69th in the world out of 1,500 institutions across 104 locations (QS World University Rankings 2025)

Campus life

Our close-knit community brings together staff and students from all over the world. With gorgeous green spaces and woodland areas, a Sports and Wellness Hub, Arts Centre, plenty of places to eat and drink, and even a supermarket nearby, our campus has everything you need right on hand and more.

• 250+ student run societies and 60+ sports clubs
• Nightclub and bars, live music and theatre, cinemas, and outdoor events
• Warwick Arts Centre, sports and wellness hub, and beautiful green spaces
• Cafés and sandwich bar, term-time food market, restaurants, and convenience store
• Off campus, there's live music, clubs and bars, and theatres in the local area
• Many employment options are available on campus, including working in cafes, bars or Warwick Arts Centre, or becoming one of our student ambassadors.

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Your Career

We’ll help you fulfil your ambitions by giving you the skills and knowledge to propel your career further.

• £37,000 is the median salary For Warwick postgraduate taught graduates whose main employment was full-time work in the UK (Graduate Outcomes survey 2021/22)*
• We are ranked 61st globally for Employer Reputation (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2025)
• We are the 6th most-targeted University by the largest numbers of top UK graduate employers (The Graduate Market in 2024, High Fliers Research Ltd.)

Our careers team offer personalised support to help you develop your skills, plan your career path, and get experience at any point during your time at Warwick, and after graduation.

*Derived from the Graduate Outcomes survey of 2021/22 graduates, carried out approximately 15 months after completion. Contains HESA data: Copyright Jisc 2024. Jisc cannot accept responsibility for any inferences or conclusions derived by third parties from its data.

Scholarships and funding

There are a range of different funding routes for postgraduate students. These include:

•  Postgraduate loans from the UK Government (Home students)
• University scholarships
• Fee awards
• Department bursaries and scholarships

You can apply for scholarships through the central University, UKRI Centres for Doctoral Training, academic departments or schools, industry, charitable foundations and governments.

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Meet us

We understand how important it is to visit and explore your future university before you apply. That's why we have put together a range of online and in-person options to help you discover more about your course, visit campus, and get a sense of postgraduate life at Warwick.

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