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Applying for a research degree
We offer a variety of research degrees and excellent academic supervision ensuring you can progress your area of interest.
Applying for a research degree at UoG is an easy process and an exciting first step to becoming a research student.
In order to secure your place on the course, we recommend that you submit an application as soon as possible. Applications should be submitted at least 2 months before the course start date, as it can take between 4-6 weeks to complete the application journey.
If you are an international applicant and need a Student Route visa, you’ll need to apply at least 6 weeks before your CAS deadline. For more information please see the CAS request deadlines.
5-step application process
1. Browse our subjects
Prior to developing your application, we suggest you take a look at our subjects and areas of expertise in those fields.
Our academic schools host these subjects and illustrate the profiles of the staff and their expertise areas on individual course pages. It is helpful if you have already identified how your proposed research links to areas of specialism and expertise within the relevant School.
Our research priority areas also provide a good insight into areas of current research and academic expertise. If you find a staff profile of interest, you may also benefit from having a look at their research outputs in our open access research repository.
2. Check the entry requirements
You will need to meet the following entry requirements to be eligible for a research degree:
Master’s by Research
- A bachelor’s degree with honours, graded 2.1 or above in a related subject area
- Two references
PhD
- A Master’s degree in a relevant subject area
- Two references
Professional Doctorate
Please refer to individual course pages for research degrees.
International applicants
You will need to demonstrate your English proficiency, for example an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other band, or equivalent. Please see our English language requirements for more options and information.
3. Write your proposal
For your application to be successful, your proposal will need to be accepted by your potential supervisors. This makes it a crucial part of your application.
For tips on writing a successful proposal, please see our guide to writing a research proposal.
We recommend that you submit an application as soon as possible, and at least 2 months before the course start date.
If you are an international applicant and need a Student Route visa, please apply at least 6 weeks before your CAS deadline. For more information please see the CAS request deadlines.
4. Apply online
Most research degrees can be applied for directly online using the ‘Apply now’ link on the relevant course page.
You can save your application at any time and return to it later if you want to. At this stage, your application cannot be seen by the University and can only be seen by you.
You will need to submit the following with your application:
- Your proposal
- Your CV
- Copies of your degree certificates and transcripts
- Details of your references
- International students will need to submit evidence of their English language proficiency
5. Wait to hear from us
Our admissions team will be in touch once we have received your application. We aim to respond to your application within 6-8 weeks. If we require anything further then we will contact you.
We will then send applications to the School Postgraduate Research Lead for review of your proposal.
If there is interest from supervisors within the research group, we will then invite you to interview.
Need more information about making an application?
Get in touch with our Admissions team or come to one of our campus-based events to find out more.
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