Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about research degrees(0.30Kb)Research Proposal Guidelines(0.05Kb)
DS/2app Form Guidance Notes for Applicants(0.08Kb)
DS/2app - Application to vary mode and/or pattern of study for MPhil/PhD(0.05Kb)
Guidance on Equivalent or Lower Qualifications
Bursaries for students studying for an Equivalent or Lower Qualification.
ELQ guidance(0.02Kb)Doctoral and research programmes
Applicants for doctoral and research degrees, such as the MRes, EdD or PhD should read our FAQs and go to our courses page before applying. We have also provided guidance on completing a research proposal/outline or providing a critical review of the literature in the area in which you wish to undertake research.
If you need further assistance or would prefer to receive a paper copy of the application forms, the administrative staff in our Doctoral School would be pleased to help you.
It takes at least 6 weeks to process applications to the Doctoral School, and during the summer months it may take longer than this. We recommend that all applications for study commencing in October 2012 are submitted by 15 June 2012.
Applicants for the DEdPsy Professional Educational, Child and Adolescent Psychology, which is offered in the Faculty of Children and Health, are advised to look at our brochure. Applications from UK based (Home) students is via the CWDC.
To view our current student handbooks go to our Doctoral School
Fees and Funding provides information on funding opportunities, in particular our Economic and Social Research (ESRC) studentships currently on offer.