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:
- you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
- you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
- your referees have provided their references.
If you are admitted you must attend an online mathematics and statistics pre-sessional course starting on 1 September 2026 and complete it by 30 September 2026. You do not need to be on campus for the course.
Further information regarding the online pre-sessional course will be provided by the department if you are made an offer of admission.
Selection Process
Applications are considered in stages as part of a gathered field, and the earliest decisions on applications can be expected in January 2026. The majority of decisions are finalised after all applications have been considered, following the application deadline of 27 January 2026.
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.
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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. - Core - Reasons for Applying (1000 characters) (mandatory)
- Core - Research Proposal (document upload) (optional)
If you aspire to continue to the PhD after completing the MPhil in Finance, you must provide a research proposal. The research proposal should demonstrate your ability to pursue a research-oriented, academic career. It should identify the key research questions, review the relevant academic literature in the area, and highlight the expected contribution to knowledge. If you have *more than* one year of work experience you should upload a 1,500-word research proposal. If you have *less than one year* of work experience you should upload a 500-word research proposal. No research proposal is required from applicants who do not expect to continue to a PhD after the MPhil.
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:
See Gates Cambridge for more information.