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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.
Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree.
Those applicants who are subject to a language requirement are strongly encouraged to submit their language results with their initial application; failure to do so can delay the processing time, as applications will be put on hold until that information is provided.
Selection Process
Applications for our MPhil programmes are reviewed in batches throughout the applications cycle.
In some cases a decision will be made following the first review of an application, however, many applications are held for re-consideration in later batches. This may mean that a decision on your application is not taken until after the closing date for applications to the course.
The department aims to make the initial review within 12 weeks of the application being placed under consideration.
If your application is being reconsidered, you will be informed by the Student Business Office.
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 (document upload) (mandatory)
- Statement of Interest (5000 characters) (mandatory)
This should highlight your qualities and your hopes for the course. This will be used to assess your skills in making an argument in writing as well as your level of interest in the course. (500 words).
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.