What you need to apply

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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.

Information all applicants need to provide

Personal statement

As part of your online application, you will need to provide a personal statement and details of relevant knowledge, training or skills. This information is entered directly into the application form.

Supporting documents you need to submit

Copies of all your degree certificates and academic transcripts

You will need to upload copies of all certificates and transcripts that confirm your current or final marks. This includes transcripts for degrees you have not yet completed.

References

We will usually ask you to provide references in support of your application. You can upload references with your application or send them to us directly.

Evidence you meet the English language requirements

You must demonstrate a level of English language competency that will enable you to succeed in your studies, regardless of your nationality or where you live.

Certified translations

If your original degree certificate, academic transcript or other relevant documents are not in English, you must provide an officially certified translation.

What research students may need to provide

Research proposal

If you are applying for a research programme, you may need to submit a research proposal as part of your application.

Name of the project you are applying to

If you are applying to an advertised research project, you will need to name the project(s) that interest you in the application form.

Research supervisor

For most research programmes, you will need to name a suitable supervisor in your application.

Check what you need to apply on the degree finder

You should check the degree finder for specific requirements for your chosen programme.

Check application requirements on the degree finder

Upload supporting documents before you submit your application

To make sure your application is processed in the fastest time possible, you should upload your supporting documents to your application before you submit it. We cannot make a final decision on your application until we have received all your relevant documents.

Guidance on uploading supporting documents

Submitting a complete and accurate application

Before you submit your application, you should make sure that all your information is complete and accurate.

Submitting a complete and accurate application

This article was published on 2025-10-07