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Postgraduate Study

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.

If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.

Selection Process

Deadlines

Applications are considered in three batches: the first batch considers applications submitted prior to the funding deadline of 2nd December; the second batch considers applications submitted by the 26th February deadline and the third batch is considered in the final deadline of 14th May.

This route may fill up well ahead of the advertised closing date. You are advised to apply by the funding deadline in December.

Written task

You are required to complete a written task which may be discussed with you if you are interviewed as part of the admissions process. You must upload the completed written task along with your application documents when applying for the course. The task can be found within the Key Facts box on: here

Interview

Interviews form part of the admissions process. If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified by email. Interviews are usually conducted online, via a platform such as Zoom or MS Teams.

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.
  • Written task

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.


How to Find a Supervisor

You are not required to find a supervisor as part of the admissions process. Supervisors will be allocated to students shortly after commencing the course.

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Key Information


23 months part-time

Study Mode : Taught

Master of Philosophy

Faculty of Education

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Dates and deadlines:

Michaelmas 2026

Applications open
Sept. 3, 2025
Application deadline
May 14, 2026
Course Starts
Oct. 1, 2026

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Course Funding Deadline
Dec. 2, 2025
Gates Cambridge US round only
Oct. 15, 2025

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