How to apply
Staged admissions
As there is a high demand for our courses, we operate a staged admissions process with selection deadlines throughout the year.
Due to the competition for places and high quality of applications that we receive, we give preference to students from high-ranking institutions and with grades above our minimum entry requirements.
Please ensure you submit all supporting documentation with your application before the application deadline to avoid a delay in processing.
•Stage 1: Application received by 07 December 2025 - Application update by 20 February 2026
•Stage 2: Application received by 01 March 2026 - Application update by 01 May 2026
•Stage 3: Application received by 03 May 2026 - Application update by 19 June 2026
•Stage 4: Application received by 05 July 2026 - Application update by 31 July 2026
While we aim to give you a decision on your application by the deadline date, in some instances due to the competition for places and the volume of applications received, it may be necessary to roll your application forward to the next deadline date.
Applications received after our final selection deadline will be considered at our discretion if places are still available.
Please note, all places are subject to availability and if you apply at one of the later stages, some courses may already be reaching capacity or be closed to further applications. We, therefore, recommend that you apply early in the cycle to avoid disappointment.
Advice to applicants
Please submit the following documents with your completed application form:
- copies of official degree certificatesand transcripts of your previous study, showing the subjects taken and grades obtained. If these documents are in languages other than English, please provide official translations;
- copies of English Language Certification, eg IELTS, TOEFL iBT or Pearson test score report, if available at the time of application;
- your CV.
Ensure that you enclose all the necessary documents to avoid any delays.
How your application is considered
Once your application has been received, our admissions team will contact you. We may ask you to submit additional information, if necessary.
Applications forMScUrban Studiesare very competitive. Due to the high demand for the programme we may not be able to offer places to all applicants who have the entry qualifications that we require. If you meet our entry requirements but we are unable to make you an offer you may be placed on a waiting list. Candidates on a waiting list will receive an offer only if places become available.
Please note, the course may reach capacity before the official closing date of 31 August, so all students are advised to apply as soon as possible.