MPhil in Human Evolutionary Studies

Apply using the Applicant Portal

The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal. There, you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and you can also request your references.

An application is only complete when:

1. you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
2. you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
3. your referees have provided their references.

If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.

Applicants for the MPhil in Human Evolutionary Studies are invited to submit a short research proposal outlining their chosen topic for research. Applicants may wish to contact a proposed supervisor in advance to discuss this project.

Selection Process

Applications submitted before the December funding deadline will be reviewed in November - December and those applicants can usually expect to receive a decision on admission in February.

Applications made after the funding deadline will be considered from February onwards and decisions on admission will usually be made within 12 weeks unless applicants are placed on a reserve list due to a limit on available places.

It may be necessary to hold your application on a reserve list until the full number and strength of applications are clear.

Interviews are held (usually virtually) at the panel's discretion.

For more information, please see here.

Further information on How To Apply

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Things You'll Need

You should start preparing the things that you'll need when you apply. These will be mandatory, unless specifically flagged as optional.

• Two referees willing to give you a reference
  Either academic or professional – please see our References guidance for more information about which type you need. Your referees will need to have submitted their reference by the course deadline.
• Transcript  
• CV/resume
• Evidence of competence in English
  If required - please see our Competence in English guidance for more information.
• Reasons for Applying (2500 characters) (mandatory)
• Sample of Work (1) (document upload) (mandatory)
  Applicants should submit a sample of written academic work of not more that 2500 words, preferably one submitted as assessed coursework in a previous degree. We recommend that applicants select a piece of work that best represents their writing style. It is sensible (but not obligatory) to choose a piece of work which is at least roughly in the subject area in that you are applying to. You may submit an extract from a longer work if necessary.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:

• Gates Cambridge Reference  
• Research Proposal (PhD applicants only)

See Gates Cambridge for more information.