We consider a wide range of candidates with a variety of qualifications, and are proud of our diverse and extraordinary PhD cohort, for this reason we welcome applicants from both academic and professional backgrounds.

Whilst we review all applications individually and on their own merits, the key criteria required for each successful candidate are:

Masters degree in relevant subject area (minimum grade recommended is Merit or equivalent, a Distinction is preferred), equivalent experience will also be considered
Top grade in your Masters Dissertation (or equivalent research-based piece of work) as an indication of your research attitude and skills
A well developed Research Proposal aligned with the M&R Research Agenda, with reasonable intended timeline to completion
English requirements: applicants whose first language is not English are expected to have obtained either,
IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 (with no element below 6.0) or equivalent – full range of equivalents available here,
a qualification of higher education (BSc/MSc, etc.) from a qualifying UK-based Higher Education institution within the last 2 years
Two academic references (professional references will be considered where academic references are unavailable)
Full funding in place for the 3 year programme, either through self/external funding or upon successful award of a Henley Studentship

TOEFL Internet-based test - Overall score of 100 with no less than 20 in Listening, Writing and Reading and 21 in Speaking