Application Closing Dates

Application Closing Dates

There are three intakes for research degrees, so you can start your studies with us in either September, January or May. Application decisions can take up to 3 months, so it is very important that you apply well in advance of the date you wish to start.

If you are applying for one of our existing research opportunities, they will have a stated application closing date for that specific opportunity. For all other applications the  standard closing dates are as follows:

September enrolment

  • Applicants requiring a visa to study in the UK – Closing date 27th May
  • Applicants who do not require a visa to study in the UK – Closing date 31st August

January enrolment

  • Applicants requiring a visa to study in the UK – Closing date 25th October
  • Applicants who do not require a visa to study in the UK Closing date 10th December

May enrolment

  • Applicants requiring a visa to study in the UK – Closing date 15th January
  • Applicants who do not require a visa to study in the UK – Closing date 31st March

For certain programmes, any applications received after these dates will automatically be considered for the following enrolment date; this will be confirmed by the admissions team upon receipt of your application.

For further guidance for students from the EU, please visit our EU withdrawal guidance webpages.

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