- About postgraduate study
- Part-time study
- Courses
- Faculties
- UK students
- EU students
- International Students
- How to apply for your course
- Handy Hints
- Open Events
- Student Recruitment
- Money Matters
- About Us
To make an application to a research degree programme please follow the link below. You will need to complete the online research degree application form and upload your supporting documents.
If you are submitting your own research proposal, please note that it must include:
Before making your application please ensure you can fulfill all of the entry requirements (inc English language) and have identified your source of funding. The Research Graduate School may issue a conditional offer letter but all conditions must be met 8 weeks before the next start date to allow sufficient time for you to submit your visa application.
Please consult the guidance notes -
DOCX 815.3 KB
before you start your online application.
If you would like to be considered for one of our pre-written proposals please check this list -
PDF 63.0 KB
. You will need to enter your chosen proposal number on the online application form.
Applications will be considered for entry to one of three structured induction dates. View more information and deadline dates
Applicants for a research degree should have a good honours degree (2:1 or above) or masters degree or equivalent in the relevant subject area.
For MSc/MA by Research a good honours degree is required in the appropriate subject.
All International/Overseas Research Degree Applicants for whom English is not their first language* are required to have an English Language qualification with IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or equivalent:
Please note that the test must have been taken no more than 2 years prior to application.
Applicants who have successfully completed a degree from a UKBA recognised English speaking institute may use this as proof of English proficiency.
*Please note the UKBA has permitted exemptions from the requirements for sponsors to confirm English language competence for those who are nationals from a majority English-speaking country. These are defined by the UKBA as:
As of November 2007 the Voluntary Vetting Scheme (VVS) was replaced by the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) by the UK Foreign & Commonwealth office (FCO).
Under the new scheme an ATAS clearance certificate will be mandatory for all non-EU students seeking leave to enter or remain under the Immigration Act in order to study in the UK and who are intending to undertake PhD level research (including a few postgraduate Masters students) in specific, limited/programmes of study.
An ATAS clearance certificate will be needed before a student applies for entry clearance. It will also apply to those students seeking an extension of stay if already in the UK (e.g when moving from undergraduate studies to a Masters or PhD, or from a Masters to PhD, that is covered by the provisions of ATAS).
Applicants who have an existing visa and whose subject area falls within the specific fields identified by FCO will also be required to obtain ATAS clearance prior to engaging in their studies.
For more information please visit www.fco.gov.uk
Prior to registering onto a course here at the University, students of certain nationalities will need to register with the police
