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The easiest and quickest way to apply for taught postgraduate study at the University of Bradford is to use our online form.
Apply for taught courses starting between September 2011 and August 2012 (Will open in a new window)
Apply for taught courses starting between September 2012 and August 2013 (Will open in a new window)
PDF and Word versions of our taught course application form are available to print out and fill in by hand to type into and email back.
If you complete a downloadable or paper form, you should return this to the contact person or office listed on the course page.
University of Bradford Postgraduate Taught Course Application Form (PDF 116KB)
University of Bradford Postgraduate Taught Course Application Form (Word 335KB)
The easiest and quickest way to apply for postgraduate research courses at the University of Bradford is to use our online form.
Apply for research courses starting between September 2011 and August 2012 (Will open in a new window)
Apply for research courses starting between September 2012 and August 2013 (Will open in a new window)
PDF and Word versions of our research application form are available to print out and fill in by hand to type into and email back.
University of Bradford Postgraduate Research Application Form (PDF 112KB)
University of Bradford Postgraduate Research Application Form (Word 329KB)
If you complete a downloadable form, you should return this to the contact person or office listed on the research page.
If you would prefer us to send you a paper copy of our Postgraduate Application Form please contact the Course Enquiries Office:
Course Enquiries Office
University of Bradford,
Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 1DP
United Kingdom
If you complete a downloadable or paper form, you should return this to the contact person or office listed on the course or research page.
Some courses require you to apply to an alternative contact (see course page for details):
Along with an application form the following supporting documents are normally required:
If you apply online there is a facility to upload these documents at the end of the process. We prefer you to submit your application form and supporting materials electronically. This will help us to process your application more rapidly.
All applicants for postgraduate degrees have to satisfy the requirements of the relevant programme and also the Ordinances of the University, available from the Course Enquiries Office. The Ordinance of the University relating to taught courses can also be found via the internet at: www.bradford.ac.uk/taught-degrees-qa , and the Ordinance for research can be found at: www.bradford.ac.uk/research-degrees-qa
If you wish to apply for a postgraduate taught course, you should complete the online form or complete the paper application form (above) and return this to the contact person or office listed on the course page, preferably via email at the University address.
We advise you to send in your application at an early stage, especially if you will require a visa to study in the UK, even if you have not yet completed your previous course of study. It is quite usual for offers to be made conditional on your successful completion of a certain qualification.
All applications are considered carefully and individually. It helps us to process your application if the form is typed or clearly written, with all sections completed fully and accurately, and all relevant supporting documentation submitted.
The application form will ask you to provide the names of two people who know your academic or professional work, and who would be willing to provide a confidential statement to the University regarding your suitability for the course you are applying for. You must arrange for your referees to send references to the University, unless you have provided their email addresses as part of the online application form and then the system will email your referees direct.
You will need to discuss your proposed field of research in some detail with the School. The School must ensure that the University can provide the necessary supervision, equipment and research materials. For this to happen, the School needs to know about your proposed research topic in some detail, and also be assured that you have the prerequisite knowledge and experience.
So, in addition to your completed application form and supporting documents, you need to provide details about your preferred research area. For more information on what areas are available, please visit the School's Research website, or contact the person listed on the School's research page of the area that interests you.
If you don't apply online, you should send this information and any supporting documents to the contact name given for research on the appropriate page. If you have applied online, your information will be sent automatically to the relevant research group. Some Schools, including the School of Management, require a processing fee.
The majority of research students start in September, but it may be possible to start with effect from January, April or July. Typical periods of registration for full-time research are fifteen months (minimum twelve) for an MPhil, and three years minimum for a PhD.
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