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.
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.
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.
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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. - Education - PhD route
- Education - Educational leadership
- Education - Educational leadership (leadership roles)
- Education - Educational leadership (teaching roles)
- Education - written task
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.