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Apply using the Applicant Portal
The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal. There, you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and you can also request your references.
An application is only complete when:
- you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
- you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
- your referees have provided their references.
If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.
Selection Process
Applications are considered on a rolling basis until the application deadline. The Faculty aims to consider all applications within 12 weeks. Many applicants will receive a decision earlier than this. For those applicants who do not receive a decision within 12 weeks, your application has been placed on a reserve list. In order to find the status of your application please contact the Faculty at graduate-secretary@divinity.cam.ac.uk.
Interviews for those being made an offer will be conducted either by Skype or in person.
Further information on How To Apply
Things You'll Need
In order to apply for this course you'll need to think about getting a few things ready before you apply.
- Two academic references
- Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
If required - you can check using our tool - Research proposal (M)
Please upload a research proposal of around 500 words. - Sample of work (2)
Please upload either one or two essays, or a thesis (part). Written work should be between 25 and 30 pages long.
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:
See Gates Cambridge for more information.
How to Find a Supervisor
Before starting the application process applicants can contact a potential supervisor to discuss their dissertation proposal. Information about the Faculty's lecturers can be found on the 'People' section on the website. Use the email addresses listed to contact a potential supervisor.