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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:

1. you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
2. you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
3. 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 normally considered on a rolling basis, therefore, applicants will receive decisions throughout the period the admissions window is open. Applications are gathered at periods associated with central funding deadlines when admissions are at their peak. 

Applications submitted before the December funding competition deadline will be reviewed in November - December and applicants can usually expect to receive a decision on admission in February.

Applications submitted after the funding deadline will be considered from February onwards and decisions on admission will usually be made within 12 weeks.

It may be necessary to hold your application on a reserve list until the full number and strength of applications are clear. If you are placed on a reserve list a decision may take longer.

Interviews are held (usually virtually) at the panel's discretion.

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
• Reasons for Applying (2500 characters) (mandatory)
• Multiple Proposed Supervisors (200 characters) (mandatory)
  Name(s) of your preferred supervisor(s)/group lead(s) in order of preference
• Research Proposal (document upload) (mandatory)
  A research proposal not more than one or two pages long, specifying the research that you hope to undertake and including a statement of the research question and proposed methods. You must discuss this informally with a potential supervisor in the department before you submit your application. You should also include a listing of specific resource needs for the proposed research (such as travel requirements, likely budgets, laboratory equipment, fieldwork etc).
• Sample of Work (1) (document upload) (mandatory)
  A sample of your written academic work of not more than 2,500 words, preferably one submitted as assessed coursework in a previous degree.

Gates 扒哥吃瓜 Scholarships

If you wish to be considered for a Gates 扒哥吃瓜 Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:

• Gates 扒哥吃瓜 Reference  
• Research Proposal (PhD applicants only)

See for more information.

How to Find a Supervisor

You must contact potential supervisors informally for discussions before you submit your formal application, obtain provisional agreement to supervise, and name then potential supervisor in the application. 

All staff and their research interests can be found on the Department website: Staff can be contacted by email, details of which are provided on their profile page.