How to apply for research degree study

If you want to find out more about The Graduate School and our Research Degree Programme, then you can download the Research Degrees Brochure.

Funded PhD studentships

Details of funded PhD studentships can be found at http://www.northampton.ac.uk/phdstudentships.

Self funded and sponsored applicants

Applicants should submit their completed application form, a completed admissions monitoring form and a research proposal of around 1,000 words.

You can request an application pack either by email researchdegrees@northampton.ac.uk or by telephone +44 (0)1604 892812.

Applications must be submitted to the Senior Research Degrees Administrator either by post to The Graduate School, The University of Northampton, Boughton Green Road, Northampton, NN2 7AL or by email to researchdegrees@northampton.ac.uk.

Download application documents: Applying for a research degree - applicant toolkit

Useful links

The University provides Financial Guidance and other study support for postgraduates.

For overseas applicants, find out about the services provided by the International Office.