How to Apply

Applications to this course for 2025/56 are open

Applications for 2025/26 are now open.  To be considered for scholarship funding your completed application must be received by the deadline of midday on Tuesday December 3rd 2024.  Applications received after this date will not be eligible for funding.

Applications to study are made through the Graduate Admissions webpage. This page also contains full details on entry requirements. You can refer to the Application Guide on the central graduate admissions webpages for details to help you through the application process. 

A fee of £20 is required prior to uploading your complete application. In some circumstances an application fee can be waived.

You are strongly advised to contact a prospective supervisor to discuss your interest in the group’s research before submitting an application. Supervisor contact details can be found on their profile pages.

The application form

Your application form is the key resource for all admissions decisions including shortlisting for scholarships. To be considered for scholarship funding your completed application must be received by the deadline of midday on December 3rd 2024.  Applications received after this date will not be eligible for funding.

You are required to include a personal statement in your application of no more than 500 words. This should include details of any relevant experience, as well as your interests and motivations in pursuing postgraduate research study.

Applicants will be required to supply a standardised CV (further details of which can be found on the graduate admissions page), official academic transcripts and the details of three appropriate referees. Do make sure we receive the references before the closing date otherwise your application will be deemed “incomplete”.

How places are awarded

Our graduate admissions round is highly competitive. Places are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and performance at interview.

Applicants who, as part of our admissions process, are top-ranked will be automatically nominated for funded studentships.  Further details about fees and available funding can be found here.