Entry requirements

The normal entry requirement for the MPhil is a 1st or 2nd class Honours degree from a UK university or equivalent from another country.

For direct registration for the PhD you must normally hold an appropriate Masters degree from a UK university or equivalent from another country.

Before applying

We recommend that you contact us before submitting a full application to discuss your proposed research study. This will allow us to update you about the availability of supervision in your subject area and the options you have for studying a research qualification with Anglia Ruskin.

How to apply

To apply for a Research degree you must complete and return an application form, together with official copies of your certificates and transcripts. Your applications must include:

• an English language certificate
• original academic certificates
• translated copies of all academic certificates, and
• an officially translated copy of a transcript indicating subjects studied and grades achieved.

Depending on the subject area of your research proposal, you may also need an ATAS certificate. Further information about the ATAS scheme can be found on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website.

Please note that applications from non-UK based students can be accepted via email or post.

Further information about applying for and studying a research degree can be found on our Research section. Please read through the information on the website carefully before applying.

General documents list

A Research Proposal is required to be submitted with all research applications. You should indicate in general terms the area of your research interest, using the headings below to form the basis of your outline. Approximately 1-2 sides of A4 are expected.

For MPhil/PhD/MD(res):

• Proposed area of Research
• Aim and Focus of the study
• Context for the Research
• Research Methodology, including data collection and analysis
• Research Skills
• Indicative References/publications

For MProf/PrD/DBA/EdD:

• Proposed area of Research
• Professional Context
• Aim and Focus of the study
• Significance to you, your employer and professional practice

Please find below a list of general documents which we require to support your application:

• Qualification certificates and transcripts (please refer to your country page for more information)
• A Statement of purpose outlining your desire to undertake this course. This should include your goals and aims of the course, your intent to study and how you feel this course will further support your personal development
• References (All applicants must provide one reference, be aware that some courses may require two references. The referee should be a course tutor if you have been in education within the last two years or your current or most recent employer. Candidates applying on the basis of work experience must provide at least one reference from their most recent employer. The referee should not be a friend or family member. References must be provided on letter headed paper, signed and dated)
• Proof of name change (if applicable)
• Photocopies of passport to include photograph and personal detail pages and, if you are or have previously studied in UK at a college or university, copies of your visa, immigration stamps and documents used to obtain your Visa (CAS, Visa letter)
• Portfolio (if specified as a requirement in the programme entry criteria)
• Curriculum vitae/Resume Please give details of current and previous employers, together with dates. If the course you are applying for requires professional/work experience as part of the entry criteria, please provide details of your employment on a separate sheet of paper (such as a curriculum vitae, which should include an outline of the responsibilities associated with each position)

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