When to apply
We operate a gathered field approach to PhD applications, find out how this works
Applications open in October 2024 for programmes beginning in September 2025.
The School operates a gathered field approach for applications to our 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: | |
| Deadline 1 | 11 November 2024 | 31 January 2025 |
| Deadline 2 | 10 March 2025 | 31 May 2025 |
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
- Work: +44 (0)131 651 3188
- Email: pplspgoffice@ed.ac.uk
Address
- Street
Room 1.06, Dugald Stewart Building
- City
- 3 Charles Street, Edinburgh
- Post Code
- EH8 9AD
Availability
Open Monday to Friday:
10.00 am to 12.30 pm
1.30 pm to 4.00 pm