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How to apply to our taught courses

Applying to your postgraudate taught programme can be done in a few simple steps.

Your application is specifically designed for the programme you choose to apply for and it is sensitive to the answers you provide as you proceed through the application.

Please read through the following information carefully before submitting your application. Doing so will help to avoid any unnecessary delays in processing your application.

students on grass — Applying for a postgraduate taught course

1. Choose your course

Find the postgraduate taught course that's right for you using our course finder.

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2. Check entry requirements

Consider whether you meet the entry requirements for your course and postgraduate study.

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3. Complete your application

Apply for your course and submit any supporting documents through our online portal.

How to apply

Overseas deadline dates

Saturday 1st July	Application deadline
Friday 28th July	Deposit deadline*
Monday 31st July	Latest date for offers to be issued
Friday 18th August	Late offers deposit deadline Last date for meeting conditions
Friday 1st September	Latest date to issue CAS for September starters

*This is the final deposit deadline and therefore your deposit deadline may vary. Please see your applicant portal for more details.

Home deadline dates

Thursday 31st August	Application deadline (for programmes starting 19th of September)
Monday 4th September	Application deadline (for programmes starting 26th of September)
Tuesday 12th September	Latest date for offers to be issued (for programmes starting 19th of September)
Monday 18th September	Latest date for offers to be issued (for programmes starting 26th of September)
Thursday 14th September	Latest dates for meeting conditions (for programmes starting 18th of September)
Thursday 21st September	Latest dates for meeting conditions (for programmes starting 25th of September)

Please note that some individual programmes may have varying application deadlines and would therefore recommend that you check the details on the individual course pages before making your application.

Applications for the following postgraduate programmes should be made through the appropriate central Clearing House:

For the MA Social Work, applications must be made through UCAS

For Post Graduate Certificate in Education qualifications in the UK, applications must be made through UCAS-TT

For Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies (CPE) applications must be made through the Law Central Application Board

For all other postgraduate courses, requiring a specific method of application, other than our usual online application, information on ‘how to apply’ is available through course finder.

How to apply to our taught courses

1. Choose your course

2. Check entry requirements

3. Complete your application

Overseas deadline dates

Home deadline dates

Next steps

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How to apply to our taught courses

1. Choose your course

2. Check entry requirements

3. Complete your application

Important application dates (2023 entry)

Non-standard application route for specific programmes

Next steps

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