Frequently Asked Questions
Am I eligible to apply?
Can I speak to someone about my idea?
How do I apply?
How much will it cost?
Can I get any help with my fees?
It is impossible to provide a definitive answer about your individual eligibility without viewing your completed application form, but for general guidance the following requirements should be considered as a guide.
Applications will be considered from students who hold, or expect to obtain, a first degree with a First or Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent. We do not require you to undertake an MSc course before entry to PhD study.
Potential students must also satisfy an English Language as all studies will be undertaken in English. The current standards are:
IELTS
You must obtain an overall score of 6.5 or above, with at least 6.0 in all four sections.
TOEFL
You must obtain an overall score of at least 630 (237 on the Computer Based TOEFL) with a score of at least 60 in all three sections (22 on CBT), and a score of at least 4.5 in the Test of Written English (or writing sections of the CBT).
You are welcome to contact our Research Institutes or academics to discuss potential projects however you must still complete an application form if you wish to apply.
If your questions relate to application procedures or fees then you should contact the Graduate School Office.
If you wish to apply for a start date from August 2009 please follow the link below:
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/finder/subjectarea.php
For applications to start before August 2009 please download a postgraduate application form, making sure you enclose the following documents:
- two academic referees;
- A4 page detailing a research proposal
- source of financial funding.
- copy of your degree certificate and transcripts
- if English is not your first language, provide evidence of proficiency in English.
Please do not send unsolicited CVs as we are unable to consider them without an application form.
Fees vary slightly each year. Fees for the current year can be found at:
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/fees-finance/postgraduate-fees
There may be further research costs to pay but information about these will be provided if you are made an offer to study here.
You should, in additional to tuition and research fees, consider your living costs in Edinburgh and expect to spend a minimum of around £9000 per year.
There are a number of organisations who provide financial support to postgraduate students. However, eligibility rules for each source vary.
You can find information about these funding sources via the Funding page of the website.
You may also be interested in one of the studentships we have available. A list of current vacancies is available on the Studentships page.
You should also visit the Scholarships Office website where you can search for scholarships by their eligibility requirements.
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