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Postgraduate Study

Course closed for this cycle: Management is no longer accepting applications for this cycle. It is expected to re-open for new applications in early September.

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.

Selection Process

You should make a formal application via the Applicant Portal. The MPhil in Management Admissions Committee considers complete applications, including all supporting documentation, on a gathered field. The earliest decisions on applications can be expected in January 2026, with the majority of decisions finalised by the end of April 2026 after all received applications have been considered by the admissions committee of the MPhil in Management programme.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an online interview, normally via a video-conference call, Teams or Zoom.

Further information on How To Apply

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.
  • Core - Reasons for Applying (1500 characters) (mandatory)
    A summary of the reason you have chosen to apply to the MPhil in Management and how you feel the programme can help in your future career. Note that there is a 1,500 character limit set up for this field.
  • JBS - Teamwork
    As a management conversion programme, beyond individual assignments, the programme draws on group class discussions, group interactions, group consulting work, and other interactive activities that involve teamwork. Describe a time when you acted as a leader and explain how your peers in the programme will benefit from your active engagement in teamwork. Note that there is a 3,000 character limit set up for this field.
  • JBS - Quantitative Skills
    Some modules in the programme are quantitative and make use of basic algebra, equations, calculus (basic differentiation rules), graphs (linear, quadratic, logarithmic, exponential), as well as introductory probability and statistics. A summary of how you meet this level or what means you can access to acquire the necessary level of quantitative skills required by the programme ahead of the programme starting. Note that there is a 2,000 character limit set up for this field.

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.

Key Information


Michaelmas 2026 (Closed)
Applications open
Sep. 3, 2025
Application deadline
Feb. 26, 2026
Course starts
Oct. 1, 2026
Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.
Funding Deadlines
Course Funding Deadline
Dec. 3, 2025
Gates Cambridge US round only
Oct. 15, 2025

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas 2026, Lent 2027 and Easter 2027.

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