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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 miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.
If you are admitted you must attend an online mathematics and statistics pre-sessional starting on 1 September 2025 and complete it by 30 September 2025. You do not need to be on campus for the course.
Further information regarding the online pre-sessional 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 2025. The majority of decisions are finalised after all applications have been considered, following the application deadline of 28 January 2025.
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 - Reasons for Applying (1000 characters) (mandatory)
- 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.