How do I Apply
We welcome applications from candidates with a wide variety of backgrounds and offer supervision in numerous subject areas. See Academic Areas of Research.
When making an application for a research degree you should complete an application form which must include a research proposal. For a copy of the application form
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It is important to provide as much information as possible in your proposal which should be 2-3 pages in length and specify:
· The aims of the research;
· The rationale for the research question(s);
· The proposed methodology and techniques for analysis;
· A provisional time plan for the research and;
· In the case of a PhD, a statement of the original contribution to knowledge which you expect to emerge from the research;
· In addition there should be an outline of the advanced knowledge already gained in the proposed research area and a summary of prior training in research methods.
If you have already reached agreement with your prospective academic school about a particular topic, you only need to provide brief details of that topic on your application form, but you must also state the name of the member of staff at the University you have been in contact with.
Other documents which should accompany your application form:
· Your birth certificate or a copy of the personal details page of your passport
· Qualification certificates
· English language competency certificate
· A letter confirming funding if provided by a sponsor
· Academic references, a curriculum vitae and any other information to support your application, if you do not hold standard qualifications (first or upper second class honours degree or equivalent)
Returning your application form
You should return your application form to Graduate Research Support. The form will then be forwarded to the appropriate academic school to investigate whether the University can provide you with a supervisory team with the appropriate subject expertise.
Your application will also be assessed against the criteria set out in the University Admission Procedures for research students.
Interview
If your application meets the requirements of the University's Admission Procedures and a supervisory team can be constituted then you will be invited on campus to attend an interview. Overseas students will not need to attend the University but will be interviewed by telephone.
Successful Applicants
If your application is successful your details will be forwarded to
