Apply for a postgraduate course

Please see individual course pages for entry requirements. In general, for taught masters courses you should have an Honours degree (2:1 or above) in a related subject from a UK university or equivalent.

We may also offer you a place based on substantial previous experience or training, normally from within the work environment.

All applications are considered individually so call us on 0800 036 8888 to discuss whether your qualifications and experience would be suitable preparation for the course.

You can apply directly to us at any time throughout the year. Most taught postgraduate courses start in September.

Places are offered on a continuous basis and courses may fill up quickly.
 

If you are applying for a taught postgraduate course, use our course search to find your chosen course, and then click on 'apply now' at the bottom of the course page. This will take you through our online application system.

Once you’ve submitted your application, we will review your qualifications, personal statement and referee's report to see whether you would be suitable for the course and whether we can offer you a place. In some cases, we may contact you for further information - please reply as soon as possible to avoid your application being withdrawn.

If you have applied for an Art and Design or Performance course you may also be invited to come to the University for an interview or audition. Places are offered on a continuous basis and courses may fill up quickly.

We will get back to you as quickly as possible with a decision on whether we can make you an offer. This will be communicated by email. You will be asked to reply to an offer within three weeks of receipt. If you would like to speak to the team about your application please call 0800 036 888.

We welcome applicants with a variety of qualifications and work experience from across the world. Applicants registering for PhD or the professional doctorate, will normally need the following:

• a good first degree (first or second upper class) or equivalent in a relevant field, and
• a Masters degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit or above, or have equivalent postgraduate or research experience.

International applicants must also ensure they have a strong understanding of written and spoken English:

• an IELTS score (International English Language Testing System) of 6.5 is the minimum standard required (applicants with a previous degree obtained in the UK are exempt from this requirement)

Please ensure you meet the entry requirements before submitting your application.

You can apply at any time of the year and courses can begin in January, May or September.

To apply for one of our research courses, please visit our dedicated PhD apply page. 

You can also contact us on:

• research.degrees@uwl.ac.uk
• 020 8231 2655.

On your application, you will be asked to provide one or two references. If you already have a written reference(s) and want to upload it on behalf of your referee(s), make sure the reference is a scanned copy of the original and that it is on official headed paper.

If you input your referee contact details, your referees will receive a reference request email from us as soon as you submit your application. When a referee provides the reference by clicking on the link in the reference request email, it will be automatically uploaded to your application.

A referee can also provide a reference by emailing it to us directly at postgraduate.admissions@uwl.ac.uk. It should be sent from their official email address and contain their full name and job title.

The reference should include a summary of how the referee knows you and confirm your suitability for studying the course you have applied for. This might include;

• details of relevant work experience
• motivation for studying the course
• intellectual capacity to succeed on the course.

If you have a disability or specific learning difference and require support or reasonable adjustments for your application, interview or selection test, please contact the Wellbeing Team in advance so that we can discuss your requirements:

• 020 8231 2739
• wellbeing@uwl.ac.uk

If you have not done so already, we feel it is important that you visit us to find out more about your course and life at the University of West London.

We run a number of dedicated postgraduate open days throughout the year. These events allow you to speak with academic staff, to have a look round the University and to ask any questions that you may have about your course.

Please see our open days page for information about the next open day.

Have a look through our Postgraduate Prospectus for more information about the postgraduate courses that we offer.

If you would like feedback on your application or wish to provide feedback about the admissions process, please contact the admissions team at postgraduate.admissions@uwl.ac.uk.

Of course we hope to provide you with a good service when you are applying to study with us. If however, you are dissatisfied with the service you receive, you are entitled to make a formal complaint in accordance with the Admissions Policy. 

If you have any questions or would like help with any stage of your application, please do contact us:

• postgraduate.admissions@uwl.ac.uk
• 020 8231 2220