How to apply for an MPhil/PhD

The minimum requirements for the degrees of MPhil and PhD are two years' full-time study or four years' part-time study.
Most successful candidates will have a good Honours degree in a Historical subject and an MA in a Historical subject.
Visit our recruitment website to view our English language entry requirements.

If you have any questions about finding a potential supervisor or general academic questions about PhD study, we recommend that you contact Dr. Julia Laite (j.laite@bbk.ac.uk).
If you are planning to apply for an MPhil/PhD with us, you should first discuss your application and in particular your research proposal with a potential supervisor. Read about finding a supervisor.
Before submitting a formal application, you should draft a research proposal. This draft proposal should then be discussed with your potential supervisor.
Some general addvice on the areas your research proposal will need to cover can be found here.

Once you have proposed a topic and approached a potential supervisor, you will need to submit an online application, which will allow you to upload your research proposal, CV and any other supporting documentation (such as funding applications).
Apply online: follow the link at the bottom of the relevant programme page.

We are happy to accept applications from potential research students throughout the academic year, but please submit your form well in advance of the date on which you wish to start your research.
If you are intending to apply to the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), for full- or part-time funding, the school operates a deadline for applications. If you are intending to apply for AHRC awards, please see our Research funding information.

Your completed application will be forwarded to the Graduate Administrator for processing. You may be asked to attend an interview with members of the Research Committee.
If your application is successful you will register in the first instance for the MPhil, and may be transferred (with retrospective registration) to PhD status. The transfer must be recommended by the supervisor and approved by the School's Research Committee.