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EU, EEA or Swiss nationals

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The University of Bedfordshire offers a range of research degree programmes in a variety of topic areas.

Before you make a formal application there are some questions you may want to ask yourself to make sure you are heading in the right direction:

Structured inductions

The Research Graduate School runs a structured induction programme for all research degree courses. There are two registration points in the course of an academic year.

See Structured Induction for more information.

What is my qualification aim?

See Programmes for more information.

Do I want to study full time or part time?

For some applicants part time may not be available see Requirements for more information. Also some courses, like professional doctorates, are only offered part time due to their nature.

What research topic am I interested in?

See Topics to find out the range of expertise in which the University of Bedfordshire can offer supervision.

Do I understand the financial commitment of a research degree programme?

The University of Bedfordshire offer a competitive fee rate for research degree programmes. For more information see Fees and International Scholarships and Discounts

Are you ready to make an application?

Great! Here is a checklist of documents and information you will need to submit to the following email address: research@beds.ac.uk

• A completed Research Graduate School Application Form Please download the Research Graduate School Application Form [PDF]
• Proposal (2000 word max) – Need some guidance? Go to proposal guidance
• Curriculum vitae (or resume)
• Copy of your passport
• Copy of your Certificate and Transcript of highest qualification

International/EU applicants must also send the following:

• Immigration History Form [DOCX]
• If you are an EU Applicant with EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status, please complete and submit the following form - EU Applicant Form [DOCX]
• Copy of English language qualifications
• Copies of any additional immigration related documentation

How do I submit an application?

Please download the Research Graduate School Application Form [PDF]

The form is in writable PDF format. You can fill it in on your computer or you can print it out and fill it in with a pen. Guidance notes are included with the form.

Disclaimer

The University of Bedfordshire will take all reasonable steps to provide the educational service set out in its prospectuses. Should industrial action or other circumstances beyond the control of the University of Bedfordshire interfere with its ability to provide such a service, the University of Bedfordshire will take reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption. The University of Bedfordshire does not undertake any absolute obligation whatsoever to provide an educational service in the manner specified in its prospectuses or in any other document, nor does it undertake any other obligation in respect of the provision of an educational service which is more onerous than the obligations set out therein. Should you become a student of the University of Bedfordshire, this notice shall be a term of any contract between yourself and the University. Any offer of a place made to you by the University of Bedfordshire is made on the basis that in accepting such an offer you signify your consent to the incorporation of this notice as a term of any such contract.

I want to know more about what happens when I get here

See Structured Induction for more information.