Adam Smith Business School

How to apply

Application instructions, together with a link to the online application system, are provided on the Graduate School web page of the College of Social Sciences.

PhD applications should include the following: 

  • a completed application form
  • a minimum of two academic references
  • evidence of prior degrees and other qualifications, including certified academic transcripts of prior degrees
  • evidence of your capacity in the English language, where appropriate
  • evidence of funding, where appropriate
  • any additional information that may help us assess suitability
  • research proposal

If you have problems with the online application system please consult the IT Services help page. Please ensure that if you wish to be considered for an available scholarship that you contact the relevant person in relation to that scholarship in addition to this application.

How to write a research proposal

A PhD is expected to make a significant and original contribution to knowledge. Thus, in a research proposal for a PhD, you need to explain how your research is likely to be original and how it will contribute to your field of study. Research is required to write the proposal and it must be convincing and be able to exist as a stand alone document.  If you are applying for a scholarship, please follow the proposal length guidelines for scholarship call.

For detailed instructions on how to write a research proposal, download the pdf document: How to write a research proposal (pdf, 82kb)

Application deadlines

You are encouraged to apply early. Applicants for University of Glasgow Postgraduate Scholarships should apply for admission several weeks before the closing date of the scholarship competition.  For entry in session 2013-14:

  • international applicants should apply by no later than 3 June 2013;
  • applicants from the UK and EU should apply by 26 August 2013.

Doctoral students normally begin their studies in September.

Tuition fees

Information on the tuition fees for session 2013-2014 can be found on http://www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships/fees/

Part-time postgraduate research fees will be set at 50% of the full-time fee.