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. Students admitted on this basis may be transferred to Masters level if results indicate that this is appropriate.
Most courses combine compulsory elements and electives or options.
A dissertation or substantial project is generally required. The principal research degrees awarded by Keele are MPhil and PhD. Candidates prepare a thesis which sets out the conclusions of the research undertaken. Students are assigned a supervisor who helps design the research topic and assists with the development of the programme of research. Information about possible research areas can be obtained from the relevant department. All rooms are furnished with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.