If you have been in contact with a member of academic staff and are ready to make your application, please go straight to the Online Application Portal.
You can read the Guidance notes on completing the application here.
The Application Process
Eligibility: To enter the PhD programme you are expected to hold a master's degree in a relevant subject area or in some cases, be able to provide evidence of equivalent experience and learning acquired in a professional context.
English Language: Applicants whose first language is not English must satisfy the English Language Requirements for research degree level study, detailed here.
Prospective students must make contact with the relevant academic faculty/school and receive their encouragement before submitting an application. This is to ensure that appropriate supervisory expertise is available for the proposed research project. A list of academic staff and their research interests is available via the relevant Research Centre or Academic Faculty/School. If you are unable to determine the most appropriate supervisor for your research project, please contact the relevant faculty/school Research Degrees Convenor, or the Graduate School will be happy to assist you. Email us at pgresearch@roehampton.ac.uk
You will be required to submit the following supporting documentation
- Copies of academic certificates or transcripts
- Copies of professional qualification certificates (if relevant)
- Test results to demonstrate your proficiency in English (if required)
- References from academic referees.
Once received, your application will be downloaded by the Graduate School and reviewed prior to passing to the academic faculty/school. Should any documents be missing, you will be contacted via email, by the Graduate School. If the outstanding documents are not received within four weeks, your application will be closed.
Please note that if you do not include the name of a member of academic staff with whom you have discussed your proposal, your application will not be processed. Contact us if you need help with this: pgresearch@roehampton.ac.uk
You may be asked for an example of your written work (for example, a chapter from an MA thesis). Incomplete applications and/or applications which do not name a faculty/school contact may be rejected. If your application and references are satisfactory and appropriate supervisory support is available, an interview will be arranged with you. If successful you will be offered a place on your chosen MPhil/PhD programme.
Submitting your online application
Please read the Guidance Notes on completing the online application. The deadlines for receipt of online applications are:
- 31 May for October entry
- 30 September for January entry
When you are ready to make your application, and have your supporting documents available, please apply via the Online Application portal. You will need to register in order to do this.
Applying to transfer to Roehampton
If you are currently completing your PhD at another institution and would like to transfer to Roehampton, please follow the process outlined below. This is not currently available via the online portal:
Visiting Research Students
The Graduate School welcomes applications from PhD students in the UK and abroad, who may wish to spend some time at the University of Roehampton. Applicants should make initial contact with an academic department to discuss their current research project and find a suitable member of academic staff to support their visit.
Application Process
Applicants should download a Visiting Research Student Application Form, which should be returned to pgresearch@roehampton.ac.uk along with:
- Confirmation of registration at their home institution
- A reference from their home institution
- Evidence of satisfactory level of English Language
Applications will be reviewed in the Graduate School and forwarded to the Research Programme Leader in the School.
A Visiting Research Student Offer form should be completed by the School and returned to Graduate School who will then handle the offer and enrolment process.
Fees
The University of Roehampton charges a monthly fee for Visiting Research Students. Details on fees can be found on our fees and funding page.
International/Overseas students needing a visa may only come for a maximum of 6 months, and this will be on a student visitor visa, thus avoiding the need for a Tier 4 visa application.