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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
Applicants should usually expect to hear whether they have been successful within twelve working weeks following the submission of their completed application and required supporting documents.
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 (M)
- Sample of work (1)
- Reasons for applying (1500 characters)
- Proposed Supervisor (M)
Before applying, you should get in touch with a Supervisor and discuss your research proposal. For more information on finding a Supervisor, see below.
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
All applicants should have discussed their proposed research with their potential supervisors before submitting their applications. Advice about the research proposal and identifying suitable supervisors is available on the Research proposal guidance page on the Department's website.
Potential supervisors may belong to one or more than one research themes.