Apply for research degrees
Begin your research career with 草榴社区 and get a degree that will empower you to take your career into new exciting directions.
How to apply
Apply for Research courses through our .
Create an Online Applicant Portal account to submit your application directly to us and track its progress. You can also upload your supporting documents, portfolio and show-reel and make subsequent applications.
Before applying for one of Postgraduate Research Study Degrees, read through our regulations for postgraduate research on our policies page.
If you need help with your application:
See the list of available Research Degrees
When to apply
- Most students commence their studies in October and January – starting with others contributes to a sense of belonging and community. There may be exceptional circumstances that mean students start outside these periods e.g. where research grants or bursaries are involved.
- Apply as early as possible for your degree as the application process can take around four weeks for UK/EU applicants and 16 weeks, including time for the student visa application process, for international applicants.
- If you're applying close to the start date remember that we can't guarantee that applications submitted close to the start date will be reviewed in time for you to start.
Your application
Academic documents
You must provide copies of all your academic documentation including transcripts and certificates. These should either be copies of the originals on letter headed paper or with a stamp by the awarding body or institution. If it's applicable to your application, you will also need to provide references on letter headed paper along with a copy of your CV.
If you're applying for an art and design degree, you must include a copy of your portfolio.
If you are a current 草榴社区 student, you do not need to submit transcripts or references.
Contact information
Pay attention to the contact details you give in your application. If you're likely to change postal or email address before starting your degree then give your most permanent contact details.
We send all our admissions communications via email so it's important that this information is accurate. Make sure that you add our email address to your inbox safe list too.
Personal statement
What you write in your personal statement is essential to make your application stand out. Follow our guide to your personal statement to get it right.