Applying for a research degree

All potential PhD or MPhil students must first complete an online application form, which will include details of their proposal.

PhDs, MPhils to PhD Pathways

These programmes have two intakes each year in October and February.

We are now accepting applications for October 2026, with a 30 June 2026 deadline.

You will need to upload a 3,000-4,000 word research proposal along with your application. Please see our research proposal guidance (PDF).

Entry requirements

To begin your application please select the link with your relevant subject area and degree type from these lists.

PhDs (full-time)

October 2026

PhDs (part-time)

October 2026

MPHIL to PhD

Full-time - October 2026

Part-time - October 2026

Professional doctorates

These programmes have one intake each year, in October, with a deadline of 30 August 2026:

PhDs by Published Works

A PhD by published works is a research degree awarded to individuals who have already produced a significant body of published work that meets the standards of a traditional PhD. It allows researchers with extensive publication records to gain formal recognition for their research contributions without undertaking a standard, multi-year doctoral programme.

Please note you do not need to upload a research proposal of 3,000 to 4,000 words as requested on the application form. Please upload instead a 1,000 word personal statement and list of publications to be considered.

Entry requirements