Postgraduate study

How to apply

Use this guide to explore your research fit, prepare your proposal and supporting documents, and plan your application to the University of Essex.

  1. Check that ISER is the right research fit

    Relevant research areas, quantitative focus, data availability, qualitative research and identifying a suitable supervisor/advisor

  2. Check the academic entry requirements

    Consolidated Master’s, Bachelor’s, PhD/MPhil and exceptional-entry requirements

  3. Develop your research proposal

    Proposal length, relevance to ISER’s research programme and expectations around methods/data

  4. Prepare your supporting documents

    CV, personal statement, proposal, transcripts and optional written work/publications

  5. Submit your application and plan the timing

    University portal, department selection, combined Master’s/PhD routes, application lead times, January entry and funding deadlines

  6. Check that ISER is the right research fit

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