Applying

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Find out what you need to do to apply for a postgraduate degree programme, including information on entry requirements, application deadlines and documents you must submit.

Entry requirements

You must meet our academic and English language requirements to study at postgraduate level.

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Before you apply

Before you apply to any of our postgraduate programmes, you should check application deadlines and entry requirements for your chosen degree programme and get all your supporting documents ready.

When to apply

You should check the degree finder for application deadlines for your chosen degree programme. If you also need to apply for a visa or financial support, you should apply to your programme as soon as possible.

What you need to apply

Before you apply, you should make sure you have the correct supporting information and documents ready to submit with your application. You will need to submit a personal statement, information about your skills and experience, and other supporting documents.

Submitting a complete and accurate application

Before you submit your application, you should make sure that everything you have included is complete and accurate and does not contain false or misleading information.

How to apply

You can find out how to apply to your chosen degree programme on our degree finder.

After you apply

What happens after you have applied, including tracking your application status, receiving our decision and accepting your offer.

This article was published on 2025-08-13