What documents do I need to provide with my PhD application?

If you are applying for a self-proposed PhD or MPhil, you will be asked to provide the following documents with your application: 

• personal statement
• an 1000 word research proposal – guidance notes on writing a research proposal can be found on our website
• two references – please note that your referees cannot be members of your potential supervisory team
• photocopies or scans of your undergraduate degree certificate and transcript
• photocopies or scans of your Masters degree certificate and transcript
• a copy of your in date passport
• evidence of English language ability (if English is not the first language)
• change of name document, if your application and certificates are in different names
• if you are transferring from another institutions, you should also provide a statement about why you want to transfer to the University of Northampton.

These documents can be uploaded with your application, via the Application Portal, or emailed to pgradmissions@northampton.ac.uk