How To Apply For A PhD

What is a PhD?

The PhD qualification explained, and what it involves.

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​​​​​​​PhD Entry Requirements

There is usually a standard level of qualifcation required to be considered for a PhD.

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​​​​​​​How to apply for a PhD

Tips on how to narrow down which projects are the best ones for you.

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​​​​​​​Choosing A Topic

Tips on how to narrow down which projects are the best ones for you.

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Choosing A Supervisor

Our guide to making the right choice on who you'll be reporting to for the next 3 or 4 years.

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​​​​​​​Personal Statement

Discover how to make your application stand out from the crowd.

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​​​​​​​References

How to choose the best referees to support your PhD application.

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​​​​​​​Writing a PhD CV

The process of putting together an eye-catching academic CV.

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​​​​​​​Writing A Research Proposal

Help on what to include in your proposal and how to structure it.

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​​​​​​​Interviews

What to expect and how to prepare for this important stage of the application process.

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