How to Apply

If you wish to apply to the School of Engineering Sciences to pursue any type of postgraduate study (taught or research), you will need to complete the following:

• Postgraduate application form
• Two reference requests
• Ethnic origin form (for all applicants permanently residing in the UK)

You will also need to send supporting documents:

• degree certificates/transcripts 
• proof of English Language (if applicable).

For PhD or EngD applications, please also send a personal statement (300 words) to include:

• Why do you want to do a PhD/EngD?
• What skills or qualities can you offer that make you suitable for postgraduate study?

All supporting documents can be uploaded to the online application, and/or sent directly to the School, preferably by email (or fax or post).

For PhD applications it is important to match yourself to an appropriate supervisor and project when you apply. Please view the Research Group web pages to identify which research group areas you wish to work in, and if possible identify possible supervisors who work in your area(s) of interest. This must be indicated on your application form, to ensure your application reaches the appropriate academics quickly. 

An overview of the Research Groups can be found in School of Engineering Sciences, Annual Research Report, downloadable in PDF format or a hard copy is available by request from the address below.

Application forms should be completed online via the University of Southampton Application form page. Alternatively you may request a postgraduate application form pack.

Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)

If you are subject to immigration control you MUST check whether you need to apply for an ATAS clearance certificate before you apply for a visa. The application is an online process which is free of charge. For further information, and to apply please see: www.fco.gov.uk/atas. You may also wish to view the University of Southampton International Office webpages which contain useful information and links regarding ATAS and visas.

N.B This does not apply if you have already applied for a visa before 1st November 2007 in order to take up a place within the School of Engineering Sciences

Your offer letter from the School will contain all the relevant information you require regarding this matter.

Contact us

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please get in touch:

What's related:

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Useful downloads:

• 2007 Annual Research Report
• PGT Admissions Policy
• PGR Admissions Policy
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Other Southampton sites:

• Postgraduate application forms and guidelines

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