How to apply for a postgraduate degree
If you are home student (UK) looking to study a postgraduate taught course (part-time or full-time) our steps below will help guide you through the process. If you're ready to apply, jump straight to our application guidance.
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International students
If you are applying as an international student we have bespoke application guidance for you.
Research degree students
If you are applying for a postgraduate research degree, please visit our ‘How to apply for a postgraduate research degree’ webpage.
Step-by-step guide to apply for a postgraduate taught course
Ready to apply?
As a home student for most of our courses, you can apply throughout the year. Although you should be aware that once places on our courses fill up, we will close them for any new applications. For some of our Professional courses, we have a deadline for when we can receive applications. Please refer to the specific course entry to check if this applies to you. We recommend that you apply as early as possible to avoid any disappointment.
Please apply using the relevant link in the table below, depending on the course you are applying to and your fee status.
Course |
How to apply |
| Home (UK) applications for professional courses |
Some professional courses have their own application process. Please visit each individual course page for more information:
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UK (Home) applications for all other postgraduate taught courses |
To apply for all other postgraduate full-time and part-time programmes not listed above, please complete our online application form. |
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International applicants |
To apply for a distance learning course please complete our online application form. To apply for an on campus course please complete our international application form. |
Your start date and deferring entry
You are expected to enrol within three weeks of the start date of your course. If you are unable to enrol by this deadline, or simply wish to begin your studies the following year, it may be possible to defer your place.
To enquire about your start date or deferring your entry, please email our Student Recruitment Team.
After you apply
Once you’ve submitted your application, we’ll email you to confirm we’ve received it.
Follow the link below to explore what comes next - like how to accept your offer, secure your place, and get ready to join us.
Find supporting information
Interviews, auditions and portfolios guidance
Depending on the course you've applied for, you might need to attend an interview, audition, or share a portfolio.
Fees and funding options
Find information about tuition fees, depending on the likes of your chosen course and year of entry. You can also find guidance on funding support options.
Admissions policies and data protection
Find an overview of our admissions policies and data protection information for postgraduate applicants.
Discover more at a postgraduate event
Still exploring your options or have questions? Join us at one of our Postgraduate events and discover more.