How to apply

How to Apply

UK full-time and part-time postgraduate application process

You have three ways to apply (but only choose one method).

  1. Using an online application form
  2. Using editable PDF full-time UK application form
  3. By coming into Graduate Centre at Coventry University and completing a form

All research applications

Research students can find a research application and further details on the researchnet website. Research students (MPhil/PhD) are required to submit a short proposal on their chosen topic stating the aims and objectives of their research and the proposed methodology with their application form.

Part-time applications

Those wishing to study a course part-time can complete this online application form or complete and return this part-time application form.

Each application is considered on an individual basis and work experience is taken into account.

Full-time postgraduate overseas and european students

Students from Overseas and Europe must apply directly to our International Office.

What we will need:

We will need the following information in order to make a decision on your application which if possible should be submitted with the application form:

  • One academic and one work  reference on official headed paper (if studying full-time then 2 academic references)
  • Copies of academic transcripts
  • Copies of degree/diploma certificates
  • If being sponsored by an employer you must provide a sponsor letter on official headed paper or complete and send in a fee authorisation form
  • Copies of any Professional Registration eg. CIPD, BPS etc

It is important that you send this information to us - either paper copies by mail or scanned and emailed - as soon as possible. The Graduate Centre staff  will then assess your application and, if the application is complete, will endeavour to respond with a decision within 5 working days.  Any documents submitted that have been forged or altered will be automatically rejected.

Application submission and start dates

You can apply for your chosen course at any time throughout the year; however to ensure your application is properly considered in time for the beginning of the academic term, applications should be submitted by the end of August for a September start and at the end of November for a January/February start.

We recommend you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

UK students, should contact our Graduate Centre on:

Graduate Centre
Jaguar Building
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB
United Kingdom