How to apply

Before you apply, make sure you take a look at the Entry Requirements and the Funding page.

We also recommend that you take advantage of the other useful information in this section of the website, such as 'Why choose the ORC?'. You can also take a look at our research section to find out what projects we are working on. However, if you meet the basic entry requirements, we'd love to hear from you, so fill out our contact form below.

You can also download the application forms for the PhD program through the University of Southampton Postgraduate Website.

Alternatively, if you are applying directly to the University, you may apply by downloading the following application pack

• Postgraduate application form pack

• All year round:
  Enquiries are welcome all year round, but the sooner the better! Self-funded students may be allowed to start during January, April, July and October.
• November:
  Applications for the following year may now be submitted.
• Mid-January:
  International applications for the following year must now be in.
• April:
  International applications for an October start will now be completed.
• September:
  UK and EU students wishing to start in October must have applied! However, places are allocated on a first-come first-served basis, so early application is recommended.
• October:
  Start of new PhD courses