# Applying

**Source**: https://study.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/applying
**Parent**: https://study.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate

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](https://study.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/applying/entry-requirements)

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

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## [Before you apply](https://study.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/applying/before)

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](https://study.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/applying/when)

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](https://study.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/applying/what)

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](https://study.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/applying/complete-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](https://study.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/applying/how)

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

## [After you apply](https://study.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/applying/after)

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