How to apply

How to apply to postgraduate study

A step-by-step guide to completing your application and our offer making explained.

This guide explains how to apply for a Masters, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma at Ulster University. Once you’ve chosen the right programme, follow these steps to complete and submit your application.

Application time

It takes around 30 minutes to complete an online application if you have all your information ready.

To complete your application, you will need to provide:

• Full contact details
• Qualifications and award dates
• Evidence of English language attainment (if English is not your native language)
• Funding details

You don’t need to finish in one go - your progress is saved along the way. You can track your progress in the application system.

Application deadlines

• For most programmes, apply at least two weeks before the semester starts
• Some courses (e.g. PGCE) have specific deadlines — check the course information
• Places may be limited, so it’s best to apply early.

Step 1 – Getting set up

• Apply directly via the online course page using the green button at the top of the page and complete the enquiry form. You will need to provide a personal email address i.e. an email address that is not shared with anyone else. When you submit the enquiry form an email will be sent to you which will include a link to the application form. If you do not receive the email, check your junk folder.

Step 2 – Access the application form

Click the link in the email you received to access the application form.

Step 3 – Complete the application form

On-campus courses

In the Programme selection page, select the following options

• Term – e.g. for September 2026 start, select Academic Year 2026-2027
• Academic Level – select “Postgraduate Taught”
• Campus – select the campus where your programme is running
• Programme – select the correct programme from the drop-down list
• Select ‘Year 1’ as your point of entry
• Choose the month of entry you would like to start — some programmes have multiple start dates.

Online courses

In the Programme selection page, select the following options

• Term – e.g. for September 2026 start, select Academic Year 2026-2027
• Academic Level – select “Postgraduate Taught”
• Skip to the 'Programme' field and select the correct online programme from the drop-down list. All online programmes start with the prefix 'DL'. If you are typing into the programme field, you'll need to start with DL followed by your programme name. For example  'DL Environmental  Management'
• As this is an online course, a default Campus value will be provided (this is the campus the programme is controlled from) – select this in the Campus field above
• Select ‘Year 1’ as your point of entry
• Choose the month of entry you would like to start — some programmes have multiple start dates.

Step 4 – Completing your application

Your application helps us prepare for your admission. You’ll need to complete:

• Personal information: contact details, address, country, disabilities
• Education history
• English language confirmation: evidence required if English is not your native language
• Funding details: include source and, if employer-funded, confirmation of funding

Once you've completed your application and submitted it successfully, you'll receive an automated email confirming that your application has been received.

Step 5 – Offer making

Once reviewed, we aim to get back to you within a few days. You will receive one of the following:

• Unconditional offer: You’ve met all entry requirements — accept and begin enrolment
• Conditional offer: Offer subject to meeting specific conditions (e.g. exam results)
• Decline: No offer made at this time

Step 6 – Replying to your offer

• Accept your place as soon as possible
• Follow the instructions in your offer email
• Begin registration and enrolment after acceptance

Contact us

For any questions, please contact us using this contact form.