Qualifications

Writtle has a long tradition of successful research students focusing on land-based, environmental and animal science issues.

The college can offer a number of exciting bespoke postgraduate research degrees tailored to individuals’ needs and interests. Some of the areas of study available include:

• Agriculture
• Animal Science
• Business
• Environmental Science and Egology
• Equine Science
• Horticulture
• Landscape Design and Architecture

Research Degrees are available at the following levels of study:

• Master of Science by Dissertation
  This award requires the equivalent of one full-time year of research investigation
• Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
  An MPhil is awarded after the equivalent of two years successful full-time study, and could lead to a Doctor of Philosophy programme.
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  A PhD is awarded for study solely by research and takes the equivalent of a minimum of three years of full-time work r six years of part-time work.

Applications are welcomed from international students. Reduced tuition fees are available for exceptionally strong candidates