Making a paper application
You can apply to a postgraduate research degree with us by completing a paper application form and returning it to us in the post.
We recommend that you apply online as it takes significantly longer for us to respond to paper applications.
The application forms
You will need to download and complete these forms to make a paper application. You can download them in Microsoft Word (.docx) or PDF format.
You can complete them electronically or by hand.
Microsoft Word (.docx)
- Postgraduate application form for 2026-7 entry (MS Word
, 2,682kb) - Equal opportunities monitoring form 2026-7 (MS Word , 37kb)
- Outline of proposed research topic 2026-7 (MS Word , 25kb)
PDF (.pdf)
- Postgraduate application form for 2026-7 entry (PDF
, 280kb) - Equal opportunities monitoring form 2026-7 (PDF , 135kb)
- Outline of proposed research topic 2026-7 (PDF , 134kb)
Submitting your application
Post your completed forms, together with two references and other supporting documents, in a sealed envelope to:
Postgraduate Admissions
Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Outreach
University of York
York YO10 5DD
Best practice and guidance
Here are some resources to help you know what to include in your application: