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Apply below to be considered for admission on and funding by the MAC-MIGS PhD programme for entry in September 2021.

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Applications for 2021 – 2022 will be open from 1 November 2020 to 31 January 2021.

We actively promote equality, diversity & inclusion and welcome applications from all qualified applicants. Simply stated, our recruitment procedures, our operational policies, our training and supervision are all designed to give each student the same great opportunities.

The most promising applicants will be invited for interview on a virtual Recruitment Day. There will be two Recruitment Events: the first one on 16th and 17th December 2020, and the second one in February 2021. 

Applications for the second round are now open and will close on 31st January 2021.

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Entry Requirements

Applications are assessed on an individual basis, taking into account academic qualifications and relevant experience. 

Applicants must have a UK first class honours degree, or its international equivalent, in an appropriate subject; or a UK 2:1 honours degree plus a UK Master’s degree, or their international equivalents; or relevant qualifications and experience.

All applicants to the University will be asked to demonstrate a level of English language competency, regardless of their nationality or country of residence. We accept a wide range of international English qualifications and English language tests. We accept an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, including a one year Master’s degree, that has been taught and assessed in English in a majority English speaking country (as defined by UK Visas & Immigration), for entry to the University. Degrees taught and assessed in English must be no more than three and a half years old at the beginning of your degree programme. For more detailed information, please see the English language entry requirement page.

Successful applicants will be fully funded (tuition fees and stipend).

Documents Required for Application

  • All degree certificates and transcripts - if you do not yet have a transcript, please submit an interim transcript. If you do not yet have a degree certificate, please request a letter from your University, stating that you have satisfactorily completed your studies.
  • Your curriculum vitae
  • A research statement - outlining any areas of interest, motivations and previous experience
  • Certified translations of documents not in English (if applicable)
  • Two references - please contact your referees to request that they provide references directly to us at info@mac-migs.ac.uk This is the preferred method of receiving references.

Round Two Application Deadline: 31st January 2021

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