• Please provide a personal statement (no more than 500 words) to support your application for postgraduate study. In your personal statement you should include the following information:
  • Your current occupation and details of any work experience which is relevant to your chosen course of study.
  • Your reason for choosing postgraduate study at the University of Essex and how this course will assist you to realise your career objectives.
  • If you will require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, then your personal statement should refer specifically to your reasons for wishing to study in the UK.
  • Why you think your academic strengths are suited to your course of study and why you think the course is suited to your intellectual and academic aims
• Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades. (Transcripts are not required for degrees awarded by the University of Essex from students who are currently studying or who have completed their degrees at either the Colchester or Southend campus. Transcripts are required from students of University College Suffolk, Colchester Institute and South East Essex College.)
• Two verifiable references, dated, at least one from an academic referee.
• Evidence of any academic or English language qualifications which have already been awarded and which you have cited in your application.

PhD/MPhil

• Applications for MPhil or PhD by supervised research should include an outline research proposal (maximum 2,000 words).
• Any other information you feel will benefit your application.

• Please provide a personal statement (no more than 500 words) to support your application for postgraduate study. In your personal statement you should include the following information:
  • Your current occupation and details of any work experience which is relevant to your chosen course of study.
  • Your reason for choosing postgraduate study at the University of Essex and how this course will assist you to realise your career objectives.
  • If you will require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, then your personal statement should refer specifically to your reasons for wishing to study in the UK.
  • Why you think your academic strengths are suited to your course of study and why you think the course is suited to your intellectual and academic aims
• A research proposal (800 - 1,000 words).
• Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades. (Transcripts are not required for degrees awarded by the University of Essex from students who are currently studying or who have completed their degrees at either the Colchester or Southend campus. Transcripts are required from students of University College Suffolk, Colchester Institute and South East Essex College.)
• Two verifiable references, dated, at least one from an academic referee.
• Evidence of any academic or English language qualifications which have already been awarded and which you have cited in your application.
• If you wish to work with a particular member(s) of staff, please give their name(s).
• A complete and up-to-date CV.

• Give details of the standard you have attained in the subjects of Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or Quantitative Economics/Finance.
• Please provide a personal statement (no more than 500 words) to support your application for postgraduate study. In your personal statement you should include the following information:
  • Your current occupation and details of any work experience which is relevant to your chosen course of study.
  • Your reason for choosing postgraduate study at the University of Essex and how this course will assist you to realise your career objectives.
  • If you will require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, then your personal statement should refer specifically to your reasons for wishing to study in the UK.
  • Why you think your academic strengths are suited to your course of study and why you think the course is suited to your intellectual and academic aims
• A research proposal (800 - 1,000 words).
• Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades. (Transcripts are not required for degrees awarded by the University of Essex from students who are currently studying or who have completed their degrees at either the Colchester or Southend campus. Transcripts are required from students of University College Suffolk, Colchester Institute and South East Essex College.)
• Two verifiable references, dated, at least one from an academic referee.
• Evidence of any academic or English language qualifications which have already been awarded and which you have cited in your application.

• Please provide a personal statement (no more than 500 words) to support your application for postgraduate study. In your personal statement you should include the following information:
  • Your current occupation and details of any work experience which is relevant to your chosen course of study.
  • Your reason for choosing postgraduate study at the University of Essex and how this course will assist you to realise your career objectives.
  • If you will require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, then your personal statement should refer specifically to your reasons for wishing to study in the UK.
  • Why you think your academic strengths are suited to your course of study and why you think the course is suited to your intellectual and academic aims
• You should provide details of all programming languages and computer packages with which you are competent.
• Applications for MSc by dissertation, MPhil or PhD by supervised research should include an outline research proposal (1,000 words) or brief description of your suggested research topic.
• If you have discussed your research topic with a member of staff, please give their name.
• If you wish to work with a particular member of staff, please give their name.
• If you wish to work with a particular member of staff, please give their name.
• A brief CV.
• Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades. (Transcripts are not required for degrees awarded by the University of Essex from students who are currently studying or who have completed their degrees at either the Colchester or Southend campus. Transcripts are required from students of University College Suffolk, Colchester Institute and South East Essex College.)
• Two verifiable references, dated, at least one from an academic referee.
• Evidence of any academic or English language qualifications which have already been awarded and which you have cited in your application.

The Human Rights, Big Data and Technology (HRBDT) Project

Three-year PhD studentship available - to be part of the HRBDT Project and to undertake research in the area of human rights and social justice in the digital age. For eligible candidates the three-year award pays annual fees and an annual maintenance grant of £14,553, in addition to a Research Training Support Grant of £750, and an Overseas Fieldwork Support Allowance of £450, per annum. Read full details of studentship.

• Give details of the standard you have attained in the subjects of Economic Theory (microeconomics and macroeconomics), Mathematics (calculus and/or linear algebra), Statistics and Econometrics. Indicate the subject and level of courses taken and include the title of main textbooks used in English.
• Research students should include an outline research proposal (maximum 6,000 words) or brief description of your suggested research topic.
• Please provide a personal statement (no more than 500 words) to support your application for postgraduate study. In your personal statement you should include the following information:
  • Your current occupation and details of any work experience which is relevant to your chosen course of study.
  • Your reason for choosing postgraduate study at the University of Essex and how this course will assist you to realise your career objectives.
  • If you will require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, then your personal statement should refer specifically to your reasons for wishing to study in the UK.
  • Why you think your academic strengths are suited to your course of study and why you think the course is suited to your intellectual and academic aims
• Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades. (Transcripts are not required for degrees awarded by the University of Essex from students who are currently studying or who have completed their degrees at either the Colchester or Southend campus. Transcripts are required from students of University College Suffolk, Colchester Institute and South East Essex College.)
• Two verifiable references, dated, at least one from an academic referee.
• Evidence of any academic or English language qualifications which have already been awarded and which you have cited in your application.

• Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades. (Transcripts are not required for degrees awarded by the University of Essex from students who are currently studying or who have completed their degrees at either the Colchester or Southend campus. Transcripts are required from students of University College Suffolk, Colchester Institute and South East Essex College.)
• Evidence of any academic or English language qualifications which have already been awarded and which you have cited in your application.

MPhil or PhD by Supervised Research

Applications for MPhil or PhD by supervised research should include the following information:

• An outline research proposal (800 - 1,000 words). (A full proposal should be mailed to the School with other documents.)
• Please provide a personal statement (no more than 500 words) to support your application for postgraduate study. In your personal statement you should include the following information:
  • Your current occupation and details of any work experience which is relevant to your chosen course of study.
  • Your reason for choosing postgraduate study at the University of Essex and how this course will assist you to realise your career objectives.
  • If you will require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, then your personal statement should refer specifically to your reasons for wishing to study in the UK.
  • Why you think your academic strengths are suited to your course of study and why you think the course is suited to your intellectual and academic aims
• Details of the standard you have attained in subjects that are relevant to your chosen course. Indicate the subject and level of study; include the title of main textbooks used in English.
• Two verifiable references, dated, at least one from an academic referee.
• Any other information which you believe would be useful in considering you for your preferred course choice.

• Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades. (Transcripts are not required for degrees awarded by the University of Essex from students who are currently studying or who have completed their degrees at either the Colchester or Southend campus. Transcripts are required from students of University College Suffolk, Colchester Institute and South East Essex College.)
• Evidence of any academic or English language qualifications which have already been awarded and which you have cited in your application.

MPhil or PhD by Supervised Research

Applications for MPhil or PhD by supervised research should include the following information:

• An outline research proposal (800 - 1,000 words). (A full proposal should be mailed to the School with other documents.)
• Please provide a personal statement (no more than 500 words) to support your application for postgraduate study. In your personal statement you should include the following information:
  • Your current occupation and details of any work experience which is relevant to your chosen course of study.
  • Your reason for choosing postgraduate study at the University of Essex and how this course will assist you to realise your career objectives.
  • If you will require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, then your personal statement should refer specifically to your reasons for wishing to study in the UK.
  • Why you think your academic strengths are suited to your course of study and why you think the course is suited to your intellectual and academic aims
• Details of the standard you have attained in subjects that are relevant to your chosen course. Indicate the subject and level of study; include the title of main textbooks used in English.
• Two verifiable references, dated, at least one from an academic referee.
• Any other information which you believe would be useful in considering you for your preferred course choice.

• Please provide a personal statement (no more than 500 words) to support your application for postgraduate study. In your personal statement you should include the following information:
  • Your current occupation and details of any work experience which is relevant to your chosen course of study.
  • Your reason for choosing postgraduate study at the University of Essex and how this course will assist you to realise your career objectives.
  • If you will require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, then your personal statement should refer specifically to your reasons for wishing to study in the UK.
  • Why you think your academic strengths are suited to your course of study and why you think the course is suited to your intellectual and academic aims
• Applications for MPhil or PhD by supervised research should include an outline research proposal (2,000 - 3,000 words) .
• Note: The Department of Government is unable to accept applications for PhD by distance learning.
• Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades. (Transcripts are not required for degrees awarded by the University of Essex from students who are currently studying or who have completed their degrees at either the Colchester or Southend campus. Transcripts are required from students of University College Suffolk, Colchester Institute and South East Essex College.)
• Two verifiable references, dated, at least one from an academic referee.
• Evidence of any academic or English language qualifications which have already been awarded and which you have cited in your application.

Postgraduate Research Degrees - including PhD, MPhil, MSc by Dissertation, and other Doctorate Admissions

Potential research students are welcome to make preliminary enquiries directly to a potential supervisor or more generally through the Graduate Administrator. We encourage the consideration of a brief research proposal prior to the submission of a full application.To make a full application, you will need to:

• Complete the University's online application form.
• Provide two academic references, dated.
• Write a 3000-word proposal detailing the proposed topic and methodology of your doctorate.
• Provide official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades. (Transcripts are not required for degrees awarded by the University of Essex from students who are currently studying or who have completed their degrees at either the Colchester or Southend campus. Transcripts are required from students of University College Suffolk, Colchester Institute and South East Essex College.)
• Include a 500-word statement detailing how your previous qualifications or experience enable you to undertake the proposed research in terms of both your own research skills and your knowledge of the research topic. (If you will require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, then your personal statement should refer specifically to your reasons for wishing to study in the UK).
• State a proposed supervisor if you have already made contact with a member of staff.
• Provide a language certificate (if relevant). Evidence of any academic or English language qualifications which have already been awarded and which you have cited in your application. For non-native speakers of English, an IELTS score of 6.5 is required. The assessment must be no more than two years prior to application.

Professional Doctorates in Health and Social Care

To make a full application, you will need to:

• Complete the University's online application form.
• Provide two academic references, dated.
• Provide official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades. (Transcripts are not required for degrees awarded by the University of Essex from students who are currently studying or who have completed their degrees at either the Colchester or Southend campus. Transcripts are required from students of University College Suffolk, Colchester Institute and South East Essex College.)
• Provide a 300-word description of your clinical practice (for clinical programmes) or your managerial responsibilities (for management programmes).
• Provide evidence of current registration with a UK regulatory body (where appropriate)
• Provide a language certificate (if relevant). Evidence of any academic or English language qualifications which have already been awarded and which you have cited in your application. For non-native speakers of English, an IELTS score of 6.5 is required. The assessment must be no more than two years prior to application.

Full details of entry criteria and any additional supporting documents for your application can be found on the School of Health and Social Care website.

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

To make a full application for a self-funded place, you will need to:

• Complete the University's online application form.
• Provide one academic reference, dated, on the correct form. The academic referee should be able to comment on your academic ability and preferably have direct experience of your academic work as undertaken within the context of a degree level course, not research-related employment. References should be on the academic reference template form (.docx) and emailed to hhsgrad@essex.ac.uk. We only accept references sent from an official/institution email account (ie not gmail or yahoo etc).
• Provide one clinical reference, dated, on the correct form. The experience referee should be able to comment on your performance in a relevant clinical and/or research context and should be your current employer where possible. References should be on the clinical reference template form (.docx) and emailed to hhsgrad@essex.ac.uk. We only accept references sent from an official/institution email account (ie not gmail or yahoo etc).
• Provide official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades. This must include your undergraduate degree transcript or conversion course transcript as well as any Master's degree transcript.
• Please provide a personal statement of no more than 500 words reflecting on your clinical and research experiences and how these have prepared you for undertaking a doctoral training in clinical psychology at the University of Essex.
• A CV in the prescribed format, using this CV template (.docx).
• Provide evidence of Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society. This may be a letter from the BPS or a degree transcript which states on it that the course confers GBC.
• Provide a language certificate (if relevant). Evidence of any academic or English language qualifications which have already been awarded and which you have cited in your application. For non-native speakers of English, an IELTS score of 7 is required with a minimum of 7 on each area. The assessment must be no more than two years prior to application.
• Full details of entry criteria for your application can be found on the School of Health and Social Care website.

• Please provide a personal statement (no more than 500 words) to support your application for postgraduate study. In your personal statement you should include the following information:
  • Your current occupation and details of any work experience which is relevant to your chosen course of study.
  • Your reason for choosing postgraduate study at the University of Essex and how this course will assist you to realise your career objectives.
  • If you will require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, then your personal statement should refer specifically to your reasons for wishing to study in the UK.
  • Why you think your academic strengths are suited to your course of study and why you think the course is suited to your intellectual and academic aims
• Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades. (Transcripts are not required for degrees awarded by the University of Essex from students who are currently studying or who have completed their degrees at either the Colchester or Southend campus. Transcripts are required from students of University College Suffolk, Colchester Institute and South East Essex College.)
• Two verifiable references, dated, at least one from an academic referee.
• Evidence of any academic or English language qualifications which have already been awarded and which you have cited in your application.
• Applicants for MA by Dissertation, MPhil and PhD research degrees should provide a statement, of about 600 words, describing their proposed area of research, giving details of work that they have already done on the topic and how their work will contribute to existing debates in the field. They should also indicate, in outline, the sources they intend to consult, and the timetable for the various stages of their research.

• Indicate any special areas of interest in the field and explain what aspects of your academic and work background are relevant to the field.
• A sample of recent written work.
• A research proposal (2,000 – 4,000 words).
• Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades. (Transcripts are not required for degrees awarded by the University of Essex from students who are currently studying or who have completed their degrees at either the Colchester or Southend campus. Transcripts are required from students of University College Suffolk, Colchester Institute and South East Essex College.)
• Two verifiable references, dated, at least one from an academic referee.
• An up-to-date CV.
• Evidence of any academic or English language qualifications which have already been awarded and which you have cited in your application.
• Please provide a personal statement (no more than 500 words) to support your application for postgraduate study. In your personal statement you should include the following information:
  • Your current occupation and details of any work experience which is relevant to your chosen course of study.
  • Your reason for choosing postgraduate study at the University of Essex and how this course will assist you to realise your career objectives.
  • If you will require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, then your personal statement should refer specifically to your reasons for wishing to study in the UK.
  • Why you think your academic strengths are suited to your course of study and why you think the course is suited to your intellectual and academic aims

The Human Rights, Big Data and Technology (HRBDT) Project

Three-year PhD studentship available - to be part of the HRBDT Project and to undertake research in the area of human rights and social justice in the digital age. For eligible candidates the three-year award pays annual fees and an annual maintenance grant of £14,553, in addition to a Research Training Support Grant of £750, and an Overseas Fieldwork Support Allowance of £450, per annum. Read full details of studentship.

• A full CV.
• A short personal statement (max 500 words) outlining the reasons for your interest in your proposed area of research, and why you think your academic strengths are suited to this course of study. (If you will require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, then your personal statement should refer specifically to your reasons for wishing to study in the UK).
• A research proposal (1000-2500 words).
• Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing a full breakdown of your marks or grades. (Transcripts are not required for degrees awarded by the University of Essex from students who are currently studying or who have completed their degrees at either the Colchester or Southend campus. Transcripts are required from students of University College Suffolk, Colchester Institute and South East Essex College.)
• Two verifiable references, dated, at least one from an academic referee.
• Evidence of English language qualifications.
• You may also like to submit samples of written work, publications,etc, if you think this would enhance your application.

Applicants for MRes, MPhil, Integrated New Route PhD or PhD by Supervised Research

• A full proposal of about 750 words, (see guidelines at https://www1.essex.ac.uk/langling/pg/research/default.aspx - link opens in new window).
• Your preference for choice of supervisor.
• An indication of whether you have already contacted the department or any staff about a proposal or application.
• Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades. (Transcripts are not required for degrees awarded by the University of Essex from students who are currently studying or who have completed their degrees at either the Colchester or Southend campus. Transcripts are required from students of University College Suffolk, Colchester Institute and South East Essex College.)
• Two verifiable references, dated, at least one from an academic referee.
• Evidence of any academic or English language qualifications which have already been awarded and which you have cited in your application.
• Please provide a personal statement (no more than 500 words) to support your application for postgraduate study. In your personal statement you should include the following information:
  • Your current occupation and details of any work experience which is relevant to your chosen course of study.
  • Your reason for choosing postgraduate study at the University of Essex and how this course will assist you to realise your career objectives.
  • If you will require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, then your personal statement should refer specifically to your reasons for wishing to study in the UK.
  • Why you think your academic strengths are suited to your course of study and why you think the course is suited to your intellectual and academic aims

• Applications for MPhil or PhD by supervised research should include an outline research proposal (2,000 – 4,000 words). (A full proposal should be mailed to the department with other documents.)
• An up-to-date CV.
• Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades. (Transcripts are not required for degrees awarded by the University of Essex from students who are currently studying or who have completed their degrees at either the Colchester or Southend campus. Transcripts are required from students of University College Suffolk, Colchester Institute and South East Essex College.)
• Two verifiable references, dated, at least one from an academic referee.
• Evidence of any academic or English language qualifications which have already been awarded and which you have cited in your application.
• Please provide a personal statement (no more than 500 words) to support your application for postgraduate study. In your personal statement you should include the following information:
  • Your current occupation and details of any work experience which is relevant to your chosen course of study.
  • Your reason for choosing postgraduate study at the University of Essex and how this course will assist you to realise your career objectives.
  • If you will require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, then your personal statement should refer specifically to your reasons for wishing to study in the UK.
  • Why you think your academic strengths are suited to your course of study and why you think the course is suited to your intellectual and academic aims

The Human Rights, Big Data and Technology (HRBDT) Project

Three-year PhD studentship available - to be part of the HRBDT Project and to undertake research in the area of human rights and social justice in the digital age. For eligible candidates the three-year award pays annual fees and an annual maintenance grant of £14,553, in addition to a Research Training Support Grant of £750, and an Overseas Fieldwork Support Allowance of £450, per annum. Read full details of studentship.

• A piece of critical academic writing (2,500 words) on a topic relevant to your application.
• Give any details relevant to the course of study you are applying for.
• Applications for MA by dissertation, MPhil or PhD by supervised research should include an outline research proposal (800 - 1,000 words). (A full proposal should be mailed to the department with other documents.)
• Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades. (Transcripts are not required for degrees awarded by the University of Essex from students who are currently studying or who have completed their degrees at either the Colchester or Southend campus. Transcripts are required from students of University College Suffolk, Colchester Institute and South East Essex College.)
• Two verifiable references, dated, at least one from an academic referee.
• Evidence of any academic or English language qualifications which have already been awarded and which you have cited in your application.
• Please provide a personal statement (no more than 500 words) to support your application for postgraduate study. In your personal statement you should include the following information:
  • Your current occupation and details of any work experience which is relevant to your chosen course of study.
  • Your reason for choosing postgraduate study at the University of Essex and how this course will assist you to realise your career objectives.
  • If you will require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, then your personal statement should refer specifically to your reasons for wishing to study in the UK.
  • Why you think your academic strengths are suited to your course of study and why you think the course is suited to your intellectual and academic aims

Please note that if either the personal statement or the writing sample is found to be plagiarised, the application will immediately be rejected.

• Give details, if they are not included in your transcript, of topics studied and grades obtained in mathematics and, where relevant to the course applied for, statistics, operational research, computer science and economics.
• Give details of all programming languages and computer packages with which you are competent.
• Applications for MSc by dissertation, MPhil or PhD should include an indication of one or more particular areas of interest and the name of your preferred supervisor.
• Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades. (Transcripts are not required for degrees awarded by the University of Essex from students who are currently studying or who have completed their degrees at either the Colchester or Southend campus. Transcripts are required from students of University College Suffolk, Colchester Institute and South East Essex College.)
• Two verifiable references, dated, at least one from an academic referee.
• Evidence of any academic or English language qualifications which have already been awarded and which you have cited in your application.
• Please provide a personal statement (no more than 500 words) to support your application for postgraduate study. In your personal statement you should include the following information:
  • Your current occupation and details of any work experience which is relevant to your chosen course of study.
  • Your reason for choosing postgraduate study at the University of Essex and how this course will assist you to realise your career objectives.
  • If you will require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, then your personal statement should refer specifically to your reasons for wishing to study in the UK.
  • Why you think your academic strengths are suited to your course of study and why you think the course is suited to your intellectual and academic aims.

• Sample of two recent pieces of written work in an appropriate area (e.g. coursework, essays or dissertation extract).
• Give any details relevant to the course of study you are applying for.
• Applications for MA by dissertation, MPhil or PhD by supervised research should include a research proposal (maximum 2,000 words). Further details are available on the Philosophy website.
• Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades. (Transcripts are not required for degrees awarded by the University of Essex from students who are currently studying or who have completed their degrees at either the Colchester or Southend campus. Transcripts are required from students of University College Suffolk, Colchester Institute and South East Essex College.)
• Two verifiable references, dated, at least one from an academic referee.
• Evidence of any academic or English language qualifications which have already been awarded and which you have cited in your application.
• Please provide a personal statement (no more than 500 words) to support your application for postgraduate study. In your personal statement you should include the following information:
  • Your current occupation and details of any work experience which is relevant to your chosen course of study.
  • Your reason for choosing postgraduate study at the University of Essex and how this course will assist you to realise your career objectives.
  • If you will require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, then your personal statement should refer specifically to your reasons for wishing to study in the UK.
  • Why you think your academic strengths are suited to your course of study and why you think the course is suited to your intellectual and academic aims

• Give any details relevant to the course of study you are applying for.
• Applications for MPhil or PhD by supervised research should include an outline research proposal. (A full proposal of between 1,000 and 1,500 words should be mailed to the department with other documents.)
• Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades. (Transcripts are not required for degrees awarded by the University of Essex from students who are currently studying or who have completed their degrees at either the Colchester or Southend campus. Transcripts are required from students of University College Suffolk, Colchester Institute and South East Essex College.)
• Two verifiable references, dated, at least one from an academic referee.
• Evidence of any academic or English language qualifications which have already been awarded and which you have cited in your application.
• Please provide a personal statement (no more than 500 words) to support your application for postgraduate study. In your personal statement you should include the following information:
  • Your current occupation and details of any work experience which is relevant to your chosen course of study.
  • Your reason for choosing postgraduate study at the University of Essex and how this course will assist you to realise your career objectives.
  • If you will require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, then your personal statement should refer specifically to your reasons for wishing to study in the UK.
  • Why you think your academic strengths are suited to your course of study and why you think the course is suited to your intellectual and academic aims

• Please provide a personal statement (no more than 500 words) to support your application for postgraduate study. In your personal statement you should include the following information:
  • Your current occupation and details of any work experience which is relevant to your chosen course of study.
  • Your reason for choosing postgraduate study at the University of Essex and how this course will assist you to realise your career objectives.
  • If you will require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, then your personal statement should refer specifically to your reasons for wishing to study in the UK.
  • Why you think your academic strengths are suited to your course of study and why you think the course is suited to your intellectual and academic aims
• Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades. (Transcripts are not required for degrees awarded by the University of Essex from students who are currently studying or who have completed their degrees at either the Colchester or Southend campus. Transcripts are required from students of University College Suffolk, Colchester Institute and South East Essex College.)
• Two verifiable references, dated, at least one from an academic referee.
• Evidence of any academic or English language qualifications which have already been awarded and which you have cited in your application.
• Applications for PhD or MPhil by supervised research should include an outline research proposal (maximum 5,000 words). (A full proposal should be mailed to the Centre with other documents.)

• Give any details relevant to the course of study you are applying for.
• An up-to-date CV.
• Applicants for MPhil and PhD research degrees should provide a research proposal (approximately 1,500 words) stating the key question(s) that your research will address, the indicative scholarly literature that you will engage, and your intended research methods (data sources, data collection, and analysis).
• Applicants for the Doctoral Programme and MA by Dissertation should provide a statement of about 500 words, describing the proposed area of research.
• Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades. (Transcripts are not required for degrees awarded by the University of Essex from students who are currently studying or who have completed their degrees at either the Colchester or Southend campus. Transcripts are required from students of University College Suffolk, Colchester Institute and South East Essex College.)
• Two verifiable references, dated, at least one from an academic referee.
• Evidence of any academic or English language qualifications which have already been awarded and which you have cited in your application.
• The name of your proposed supervisor. (Before you submit an application, we strongly encourage you to look at the staff research interests on our departmental website and contact the member of staff whose research interests match the areas of your intended research to discuss your topic and the possibility of supervision).
• Please provide a personal statement (no more than 500 words) to support your application for postgraduate study. In your personal statement you should include the following information:
  • Your current occupation and details of any work experience which is relevant to your chosen course of study.
  • Your reason for choosing postgraduate study at the University of Essex and how this course will assist you to realise your career objectives.
  • If you will require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, then your personal statement should refer specifically to your reasons for wishing to study in the UK.
  • Why you think your academic strengths are suited to your course of study and why you think the course is suited to your intellectual and academic aims

The Human Rights, Big Data and Technology (HRBDT) Project

Three-year PhD studentship available - to be part of the HRBDT Project and to undertake research in the area of human rights and social justice in the digital age. For eligible candidates the three-year award pays annual fees and an annual maintenance grant of £14,553, in addition to a Research Training Support Grant of £750, and an Overseas Fieldwork Support Allowance of £450, per annum. Read full details of studentship.

• Please provide a personal statement (no more than 500 words) to support your application for postgraduate study. In your personal statement you should include the following information:
  • Your current occupation and details of any work experience which is relevant to your chosen course of study.
  • Your reason for choosing postgraduate study at the University of Essex and how this course will assist you to realise your career objectives.
  • If you require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, then your personal statement should refer specifically to your reasons for wishing to study in the UK.
  • Why you think your academic strengths are suited to your course of study and why you think the course is suited to your intellectual and academic aims.
  • A research proposal (800-1,000 words).
  • Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation, of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades. (Transcripts are not required for degrees awarded by the University of Essex from students who are currently studying or who have completed their degrees at either the Colchester or Southend campus. Transcripts are required from students of University College Suffolk, Colchester Institute and South East Essex College).
  • Two verifiable references, dated, signed on letterhead, at least one from an academic referee and which should normally refer to your most recent programme of study.
  • Evidence of any academic or English language qualifications which have already been awarded and which you have cited in your application.
  • If you wish to work with a particular member(s) of staff, please give their name(s).
  • A complete and up-to-date CV.