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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
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.
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 - 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. - 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.