Applications can be made using our online application form. Before applying please ensure that you inform your referees.
Once you have submitted your application, the system will automatically contact your referees on your behalf. Your application will not be considered without two appropriate references and all additional documents required with your application, which include:
- Copies of certificates/transcripts
- Copy of English language proficiency certificate (if required)
- Full curriculum vitae
- Broad outline of your proposed research project
- You may also be asked to complete a fees assessment in order to determine the level of tuition fee payable.
Please note that tuition fees are only covered at the UK/EC rate, so international students are liable for the difference in fee rates. Some sponsored studentships may have additional eligibility criteria.
If you will be based overseas for your research, you will also be asked to answer additional questions relating to:
- Where your research will be conducted and how you will meet the attendance requirement of at least 30 days attendance per annum on one of the University’s campuses (or 15 days for part-time students)
- How you will access appropriate training opportunities
- How you will access resources required for your research
- How your supervision requirement will be met (i.e. meeting, email exchange, phone conversation, video conferencing)
- What opportunities you will have to interact with other researchers
Once your application is submitted, we will then forward it to the relevant department for consideration. You will receive a copy of your submitted application via email.