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
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Few applicants are offered early admission. The majority of decisions are made after the December application deadline and applicants can expect to receive a decision by March at the latest. Successful applicants will be assigned a supervisor at the point of admission.
The Centre welcomes and encourages early applications where possible.
For further information on how to apply, visit the course page on the course website.
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. - Core - Sample of Work (1) (document upload) (mandatory)
Assessed work completed for an earlier academic programme and a maximum of 3,500 words, in one document. - Core - Research Proposal (document upload) (mandatory)
A statement (approximately 750 words) of your research proposal, to include the research question, contribution, relevant literature, methodology and the proposed location of your research.
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
We ask you not to contact prospective supervisors. Successful applicants will be assigned a supervisor at the point of admission.