MSt in Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment

Apply using the Applicant Portal

The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal, where you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and request 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 £65 application fee
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.

In addition to the academic entrance requirement, applicants need to have at least three years of professional experience in the built environment since graduating.

Selection Process

Applications are considered as they are received.

Further information on How To Apply

Things You'll Need

In order to apply for this course you'll need to think about getting a few things ready before you apply.

• Two academic references  
• Transcript  
• CV/resume
• Evidence of competence in English  
  If required - you can check using our tool
• Research proposal
  Please include a research proposal. In some cases it will be possible for students to change their proposal once they have been accepted on to the programme. The proposal should be 500-1000 words in length, and outline the topic you wish to research, mostly during the second year of the course. The proposal should include: • A straightforward, descriptive, and informative outline of the scope of the research and what is intended to be achieved. • An account of why this topic is relevant and worth investigating from a built environment perspective. • A proposed main research question (or hypothesis), which should be focused and not overly broad. • A brief account of the approach you will take, i.e. the research design and methods. • A discussion of the likely data sources that your research will draw upon, and how you intend to gain access. • A short bibliography, i.e. a list of sources you have used.
• Employer support letter
• Professional qualifications
• Reasons for applying (1500 characters)

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.