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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.
Selection Process
Immediately after the 16 May closing date, all applications will be downloaded from the University’s application portal and circulated to potential supervisors.
Interviews will be arranged soon after the closing date. The interview panel will consist of up to three group leaders, who will interview and rank all candidates. Ranked applicants’ papers will be considered by the Postgraduate Education Committee. Approval of offers will be communicated to the supervisor(s) and then the applicant, informally, by the supervisor.
Key dates in our selection process are available on our departmental Postgraduate Studies website.
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
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.
How to Find a Supervisor
Applicants should contact the potential supervisor(s) by email, requesting an informal discussion, before submitting their application.
Information on available projects commencing in October 2024, with links to supervisors, is available here.