Selection process

Postgraduate Taught

The selection process for postgraduate taught courses is continuous from when applications first open.

Some Business School programmes open in August each year, with the majority of other programmes opening early October. Selection is continuous up to the point where courses become full and close to applications.

We advise applying as early as possible (ideally, by March) due to the competitive nature of our programmes.

Please check the course page for the course(s) you are interested in, as programmes may operate their own deadlines or application rounds.

All applications are given careful consideration. Applicants can normally expect to receive a decision on their application within six to eight weeks of receipt of a complete application (including references). We advise applicants to check the relevant department's web page for specific information.

Postgraduate Research

Selection for research programmes occurs throughout the year and all applications are given careful consideration. Some programmes may have specific deadlines, for example when combined with a one year Master’s programme. Some departments and schemes will restrict applications to particular times, either due to funding requirements or because the students are all admitted at a specific time. Students should look at the Departmental websites or the websites relating to that particular scheme for detailed information.

While the specific selection criteria vary by course there are certain general points which are equally applicable to all departments.