how to apply for a postgraduate taught degree
1. identify the course you would like to apply for. visit the postgraduate taught courses page.
2. check you meet the general entry requirements, and, if relevant, make sure you meet any special requirements for international students. see more information about entry requirements.
3. find out about scholarships and sources of funding. visit our postgraduate funding page.
4. apply online
to apply for your chose postgraduate research course use our online application form. for detailed guidance on the online application process download our application guide.
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after you have applied
you will be able to track your application online – see the application guide (pdf) for more information. we will write to you to let you know our decision. if you are successful, we will make a conditional or unconditional offer and let you know how to accept the offer.
more about the application process
entry requirements
you must satisfy the university's general entry requirements as well as any specific requirements for your chosen programme of study. visit your course page for more information about entry requirements – you can find it via our postgraduate taught courses page.
as well as academic qualifications and practical experience, we look for evidence of your interest in the programme and an understanding of the rigorous demands of postgraduate taught study.
international students
if you are an international student you will need to make sure that your academic and english language qualifications meet our entry requirements. you can find out more about the level of english language you will need on the entry requirements page for your chosen course.
find out more about english language support.
find out more about english language entry requirements.
supporting documents
you will be asked for documents to support your application. you’ll be able to upload these to the online application system.
these will vary depending on your course, but could include:
- your cv
- your degree certificate(s) (and translated version if necessary)
- degree transcript(s)(and translated version if necessary)
- english language qualification (if applicable)
- two references
application deadlines
there is no university deadline for applications for taught programmes, however some faculties may have their own application deadlines. most courses start in september but some faculties may be able to consider late applications to the current cycle. should you wish to make a late application for postgraduate taught programmes please contact the appropriate faculty directly. check the course page for your chosen degree for more information.
you should apply as early as possible if you need to secure a uk visa or if you are applying for funding or sponsorship. deadlines for research funding are usually at least six months in advance of the start date.
references
when requesting a reference in support of your application we recommend providing the referee with the reference request form.
download the reference request form.
help and information
some programmes of study are not available via the online application form, or may have a late start date. if you can’t find the course you are looking for on the online application, or have any queries about applying, please contact our admissions team for guidance.
email: admissions@southampton.ac.uk
telephone: +44 (0)23 8059 4732
discount for university of southampton alumni
alumni can now enjoy a 10 per cent reduction in fees when enrolling on a postgraduate course.
find out more about our 10 per cent reduction in fees for alumni.
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