Postgraduate Doctoral forms

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Forms for academic year 2026 to 2027

New student application form

Proof of identity

You can confirm your identity by providing your valid passport number on your application. If you haven't included your passport details in your application you’ll need to send in a ‘UK Passport details form’. Don’t send your passport to us.

If you don’t have a valid UK passport, you’ll need to send in your original Birth or Adoption Certificate or non-UK passport instead. If you’re an EU national, send your passport or national identity card.

Supporting information

You should use the ‘Postgraduate Document return form’ when providing extra information to support your application. You may also be asked to complete the ‘UK employment status form’.

Change an application

Use your online account to change your personal details, for example your contact details.

Change the amount you’ve asked for

Use the ‘Postgraduate Loan request form’ to change the amount you’ve applied for.

Other changes

Use the ‘Postgraduate Change of circumstances form’ if you need to change any other details, for example your university or college, or your course.

Postgraduate Change of Circumstances Form (Download PDF 255KB, opens in a new tab)

Forms for academic year 2025 to 2026

New student application form

Proof of identity

You can confirm your identity by providing your valid passport number on your application. If you haven't included your passport details in your application you’ll need to send in a ‘UK Passport details form’. Don’t send your passport to us.

If you don’t have a valid UK passport, you’ll need to send in your original Birth or Adoption Certificate or non-UK passport instead. If you’re an EU national, send your passport or national identity card.

Supporting information

You should use the ‘Postgraduate Document return form’ when providing extra information to support your application. You may also be asked to complete the ‘UK employment status form’.

Change an application

Use your online account to change your personal details, for example your contact details.

Change the amount you’ve asked for

Use the ‘Postgraduate Loan request form’ to change the amount you’ve applied for.

Other changes

Use the ‘Postgraduate Change of circumstances form’ if you need to change any other details, for example your university or college, or your course.

Postgraduate Change of Circumstances Form (Download PDF 255KB, opens in a new tab)