When to apply

We operate a gathered field approach to MScR and PhD applications.

Applications open in October for programmes beginning in the following September.

The School operates a gathered field approach for applications to our MScR and PhD programmes. This means that all complete applications which meet our minimum entry requirements will be held until the nearest deadline at which point the Admissions Panel will meet to consider all applications received at this time.

Only applications received by deadline 1 will be considered for University of Edinburgh based funding.

You may be able to secure external funding outside of this deadline.

Gathered field deadlines for this programme are as follows:

 Application deadline date:You will be notified of the outcome by:
Round 109 November 202631 January 2027
Round 212 April 202731 May 2027

Contact

If you would like more information about submitting your application and the admissions process please do not hesitate to get in touch with the School Postgraduate Research Administration Team.

Postgraduate Research Administration Team (MScR/PhD enquiries)

School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences

Contact details