Making a paper application

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 2025/26 (MS Word , 2,652kb)
• Equal opportunities monitoring form 2025/26 (MS Word , 40kb)
• Outline of proposed research topic 2025/26 (MS Word , 25kb)

PDF (.pdf)

• Postgraduate application form 2025/26 (PDF , 138kb)
• Equal opportunities monitoring form 2025/26 (PDF , 71kb)
• Outline of proposed research topic 2025/26 (PDF , 68kb)

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:

• Written work requirements
• Personal statement requirements
• Research proposal guidance