How to Apply
To apply to study for a PhD with us, you will need to make a formal application using the University of Sheffield’s online application form.
We will not be able to process an application until we receive all of the required details, including your research proposal and supporting documents.
Our aim is to deal with your application promptly, although most applications are considered by at least two members of staff and the process can take up to three weeks in total. You can contact us at any time if you want to know the progress of your application.
Recent applicants, please note:
Thank you for your recent application/enquiry. We wanted to inform you of some important updates regarding our admissions process.
From next September, we will be combining with other departments within the University under the name School of Languages, Arts and Societies. We will continue to have a dedicated unit for Languages & Cultures within the new school. While this exciting change is underway, students applying now will need to submit their applications under this new school name. Rest assured, your application has already been received and forwarded to the SLC (School of Languages & Cultures) admissions team for processing.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or require further clarification regarding the changes. We look forward to continuing to support you throughout the admissions process and into your future studies with us.
Application checklist
- I have a good Bachelor degree (2:1 or equivalent).
- I have a Masters level qualification (Merit or equivalent).
- English is my first language, or I have an overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component.
- My research proposal is ready to upload.
- My proof of previous degrees, academic references, English language certificates (if required), and CV are ready to upload.
- I can provide a sample of my academic writing (6000-8000 words). This might be an extract from a larger piece of work, such as a dissertation.