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href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/postgraduate-research-courses" class="button button--block button--primary button--dark-blue">Find a course and apply</a> </div> </div> </section> </div></div> <div class="main page-content wrapper">   <div id="main-content" class="page-content-container main-content"> <div class="region region-content"> <section class="block block-system block-system-main clearfix"> </section> <section class="block block-slices block-content-slices items-1 block-1-col block-slices-slice-body clearfix" data-slicetype="BodyContent" id ="block-slices-slice-body"> <p class="intro-text">To apply for a postgraduate research degree with BU, simply go to the <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/postgraduate-research-courses">course page</a> that you’re interested in and click ‘Apply now’. You will then be taken to our online application portal, myHub.</p> <p>You will need to create an account and complete the application form in full. You can save the form as you go, enabling you to return to it at as many times as you want before submitting. The form is split into tabbed sections. As you complete each of the tabbed sections they will turn green - only click submit once all of your tabs are highlighted green.</p> <p>We will take the following factors into account when considering your application:</p> <ul> <li>Academic qualifications</li> <li>The nature and viability of your proposed research</li> <li>The university's capacity to provide you with appropriate supervision throughout your research</li> <li>English language proficiency</li> <li>Evidence of access to appropriate resources to support your living costs and pay registration fees over the period of your research.</li> </ul> <p>As part of your application, you will need to specify how you plan to fund your studies and provide a personal statement. Please be aware that CVs and academic profiles will not be considered unless they are accompanied by a completed application.</p> <p>Please note that all research proposals will be screened for originality using Turnitin software.</p> </section> <section class="block block-slices block-content-slices items-7 block-3-col block-slices-slice-accordion-1 clearfix" data-slicetype="Accordion" id ="block-slices-slice-accordion-1"> <h2 class="block-slices__title">Application guidance</h2>  <div class="accordion">  <h3 class='accordion-header' data-collapse-summary="" aria-expanded="false"> Entry requirements for postgraduate research degrees</h3> <div class='accordion-panel' aria-hidden="true"> <div class="accordion-content"> <p>Applicants for a research degree must confirm their ability to fulfil the demands of the following programmes by presenting certified evidence as specified below:</p> <p><strong>Master by Research (MRes) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil):</strong></p> <p>A first or upper second class (2:1) honours UK Bachelor’s degree or overseas equivalent in a discipline which is appropriate to the proposed research.</p> <p><strong>Doctor of Philosophy (PhD):</strong></p> <p>A first or upper second class (2:1) honours UK Bachelor’s degree or overseas equivalent in a discipline which is appropriate to the proposed research, or:</p> <p>A UK Master’s degree or overseas equivalent in a discipline which is appropriate to the proposed research.</p> <p><strong>Please note entry requirements for <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/fees-funding/studentships-scholarships">Studentships and Scholarships</a> may be different.</strong></p> </div> </div>  <h3 class='accordion-header' data-collapse-summary="" aria-expanded="false"> Contacting potential supervisors</h3> <div class='accordion-panel' aria-hidden="true"> <div class="accordion-content"> <p>It is highly recommended, although not essential, that you contact potential supervisors before submitting your application to ensure we have the supervisory capacity for your research. This can be done by searching our <a href="https://staffprofiles.bournemouth.ac.uk/browse/people">staff profile pages</a> for your subject area.</p> <a href="https://staffprofiles.bournemouth.ac.uk/browse/people" class="button button--primary">Staff profiles</a> </div> </div>  <h3 class='accordion-header' data-collapse-summary="" aria-expanded="false"> Your research proposal </h3> <div class='accordion-panel' aria-hidden="true"> <div class="accordion-content"> <p>We recommend that your research proposal is around 1,500 words long (excluding references). Please read our <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/asset/document/PGR-Research-Proposal-Guidance-Document.pdf">Research Proposal Guidance Document</a> for more information.</p> </div> </div>  <h3 class='accordion-header' data-collapse-summary="" aria-expanded="false"> Evidence of qualifications and supporting documents</h3> <div class='accordion-panel' aria-hidden="true"> <div class="accordion-content"> <p>We will ask you to provide evidence of your qualifications when you apply to study with us. Please do not send us the originals via post - we only require scanned colour copies to assess your application. If you are successful, you will need to bring the original documents or transcripts with you to enrolment.</p> <p>If you are currently completing a Bachelor’s, Master’s degree or English language test, you can still apply for a postgraduate research degree. You will need to include the details of your current course on your application and the dates of when your results are due. If we make you an offer, you will need to provide evidence that you have completed your current course.</p> <p>If you are applying for a course based on your professional experience, you should include this experience as part of your application.</p> <p>Please ensure you include the following documents with your application:</p> <ul> <li>A copy of any undergraduate and postgraduate degree certificates and final transcripts</li> <li>A copy of your IELTS or other recognised English language test certificate (if applicable)</li> <li>A copy of your current passport and any current or previous UK visas (if applicable)</li> <li>A detailed personal statement stating your reasons for wanting to undertake research at Bournemouth University</li> <li>Your research proposal.</li> </ul> </div> </div>  <h3 class='accordion-header' data-collapse-summary="" aria-expanded="false"> References</h3> <div class='accordion-panel' aria-hidden="true"> <div class="accordion-content"> <p>We will ask you to supply the details of two referees, both of whom should normally be able to provide an academic reference. We will contact them to request references as part of your application with your permission.</p> </div> </div>  <h3 class='accordion-header' data-collapse-summary="" aria-expanded="false"> Visas and immigration</h3> <div class='accordion-panel' aria-hidden="true"> <div class="accordion-content"> <p>If you will need a visa to come to the UK to study at a postgraduate level, think carefully about the length of time it will take for your visa application to be processed and make sure your visa will be ready in time for the beginning of your course.</p> <p>We have put together some information and advice about <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/international/coming-bournemouth/immigration">immigration and visas</a>. </p> <p>We also have a number of <a href="https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/international/meet-us/our-representatives/international-representatives">official representatives in countries around the world</a> who can assist you with your application and who you can talk to about postgraduate study in the UK.</p> </div> </div>  <h3 class='accordion-header' data-collapse-summary="" aria-expanded="false"> Application deadlines</h3> <div class='accordion-panel' aria-hidden="true"> <div class="accordion-content"> <p>There are three main entry points for research degrees: September, January and April. The deadlines for applications for each are as follows:</p> <ul> <li>For the autumn term (starting in September) - 16 June</li> <li>For the spring term (starting in January) - 31 October</li> <li>For the summer term (starting in April) - 31 January.</li> </ul> <p>If you have any enquiries please email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9acaddc8fbfef7f3e9e9f3f5f4e9daf8f5efe8f4fff7f5efeef2b4fbf9b4eff1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="09594e5b686d64607a7a6066677a496b667c7b676c64667c7d6127686a277c62">[email protected]</span></a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="block block-slices block-content-slices block-slices-slice-wysiwyg-content-1 clearfix" data-slicetype="WYSIWYGContent" id ="block-slices-slice-wysiwyg-content-1"> <h2 class="block-slices__title">What happens next?</h2> <p>We will keep you informed of the progress of your application throughout the process. It normally takes 4-6 weeks between application and the final decision.</p> <h4>Assessing your application</h4> <p>Once we have received your application form, research proposal and supporting documents, your application will be reviewed by relevant members of academic staff within the faculty to which you have applied.</p> <h4>Interview stage</h4> <p>If your application has met all the minimum entry requirements, you may be invited to an interview. Where possible, you should attend the University in person for this- however, if you are an overseas applicant or are unable to travel, you may be interviewed via video conferencing (e.g. Skype) or other suitable means.</p> <p>The interview panel will normally include your potential supervisors and/or other relevant academics within the faculty.</p> <h4>Making an offer</h4> <p>If your application is successful, an offer will be made to you via your myhub account. 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