Research applicants should also provide an outline of their proposed research topic. Two references should be submitted with the application forms. There is no official closing date for applications but it is advisable to apply by the end of March for study commencing in September. We aim where possible to process research applications within 18 working days of receipt and taught course applications within 15 working days, unless an interview or the submission of written work is required by an academic department. Keele provides training in research techniques for MPhil and PhD candidates.
Departments offer courses in research methodology and practice.
Courses are also available to all graduate students on the effective use of library and computing facilities. We hope that you will decide to apply to Keele and look forward to receiving your completed application in due course. If, in the meantime, you have any queries then please do not hesitate to contact either Postgraduate Admissions at the address above or the course supervisor whose name and contact number is given in the postgraduate prospectus. Qualifications Required Applicants for postgraduate study at Keele should normally have, or expect to obtain, an appropriate first or second class honours degree, or hold alternative qualifications which are approved as 'degree equivalent'. Applicants with degree-equivalent qualifications may be offered admission in the first instance to a Graduate Diploma course.