Award to be received:
PhD by Research Awarded by The University of Gibraltar
In Partnership with
Supervisor for Doctoral Studies
Adjunct Professor, University of Gibraltar
The research course will start in September 2025
*OLC (Europe) Ltd are recruitment agents for the University of Gibraltar.
The PhD by Research degree programme is a level 8 qualification that aims to provide you, the researcher, with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities needed to be an acknowledged expert in your field of research.
Choose to study your PhD at The University of Gibraltar and benefit from a personalised study experience.
This PhD degree is available to those who want to pursue their studies through conventional research. The doctoral programme is normally open to anyone who:
We suggest that you email directly at researchoffice@olceurope.com to discuss your project prior to submitting a research proposal directly to the University of Gibraltar. This approach will maximise your chances of acceptance.
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.
Total payment required is £14,500 per annum payable to the University of Gibraltar. This includes tuition fees of £6,250 and Research College Bench fees of £8,250. The Research College Bench fees are primarily so that candidates recruited through OLC Colleges are subject to a thorough Supervisor Matching Process where a primary supervisor will need to be assigned from our core college faculty or associate researchers, to ensure there is sufficient capacity to support your research project. A secondary (specialist) supervisor will also be identified and assigned as your project develops, usually when the feasibility of your research is established. This Research College Bench fee also ensures your PhD at the University of Gibraltar immediately benefits from a bespoke and immersive experience coupling the expertise of OLC’s 30 years of research experience in the UK regulatory system.
Candidates will fulfil the entry requirements of the University as expressed in the PhD programme specification. The duration of studies will be fully funded for three years and if an extension to that period is required, up to the maximum of two subsequent years, shall be funded.
The University of Gibraltar will provide a range of facilities and support structures to assist the research studies. These include:
On completion researchers will have produced a piece of original work (a thesis) based on independent study that can withstand the critical scrutiny of the academic discipline community; and have
Deciding what to do after your PhD can be daunting. Whether you're contemplating a career in academia or considering opportunities outside it, you have numerous paths to explore. Completing a PhD is a significant personal and professional achievement, but it's often just the beginning of your journey.
The world brims with opportunities for those ready to take the next step, and understanding these paths can help alleviate the uncertainty and stress that many new PhDs face.
Opportunities following completion of your studies can include:
Total payment required is £14,500 per annum payable to the University of Gibraltar. This includes tuition fees of £6,250 and Research College Bench fees of £8,250
The Research College Bench fee is primarily so that candidates that are recruited through OLC Colleges are subject to a thorough Supervisor Matching Process where a primary supervisor will need to be assigned from our core college faculty or associate researchers, to ensure there is sufficient capacity to support your research project. A secondary (specialist) supervisor will also be identified and assigned as your project develops, usually when the feasibility of your research is established.
This Research College Bench fee also ensures your PhD at the University of Gibraltar immediately benefits from a bespoke and immersive experience coupling the expertise of OLC’s 30 years of research experience in the UK regulatory system.
It’s important that you understand exactly what your fees cover and what additional costs you will need to budget for.
* The availability of some of these items may be impacted by local and national social distancing restrictions placed on the College from time to time. As such, there may be times when we are unable to provide some or all of the services and facilities listed here.
Our courses are taught by academics that have relevant industry experience and subject specialism that will help and support your learning journey.
PhD by Research*
