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How to apply to postgraduate study at 51Âþ»­

We’re delighted you’re considering applying for postgraduate study at 51Âþ»­ (51Âþ»­). Whether you are from the UK or overseas, below you can find all the information you need to complete your application, including how to apply to LLM courses.

  1. Current 51Âþ»­ students – UK and overseas applicants (or those who have graduated since 2015)

    As a current student you can apply for a postgraduate course (full-time or part-time) through My51Âþ»­ with the ‘New Course Application’ tile.

    What to include

    Full details of the entry requirements can be found on our postgraduate course pages.

    The following should be submitted with the application form:

    • Where required, one current reference on official headed paper or from a professional email address. This can be a work or academic reference and must be signed and recently dated. Please include your full name, date of birth and your Student ID/UCAS ID number if known.
    • Copies of your academic transcripts
    • Copies of your degree or diploma certificates
    • Your personal statement (if you're applying for a pharmacy course, please include your GPhC number)
    • Some of our creative courses may ask for a portfolio. Read our portfolio advice to find out how to make yours stand out

  2. New to 51Âþ»­ – UK and overseas applicants (or those who have graduated pre-2015)

    To apply to study a postgraduate course (full-time or part-time) you can apply using the 51Âþ»­ Online Portal. This method allows you to save, revisit and review your application before submitting it at any time of the day.

    What to include

    Full details of the entry requirements can be found on our postgraduate course pages.

    The following should be submitted with the application form:

    • Where required, one current reference on official headed paper or from a professional email address. This can be a work or academic reference and must be signed and recently dated.
    • Copies of your academic transcripts
    • Copies of your degree or diploma certificates
    • Your personal statement (if you're applying for a pharmacy course, please include your GPhC number)
    • Some of our creative courses may ask for a portfolio. Read our portfolio advice to find out how to make yours stand out.

  3. Postgraduate research degrees

    If you are applying for a postgraduate research degree to join 51Âþ»­â€™s scholarly community, please visit our Doctoral College pages for more information on applying. You’ll find more details on our entry requirements, research proposals and mandatory documents that you’ll have to submit.

Application support

If you need any more information about the application process, you can contact us by email,  or WeChat. 

If you have a question about postgraduate courses, your application, supporting documents, offer letter or visa documents contact us using the details below.

51Âþ»­ Online Portal support

If you have difficulty applying through the , please call the ITMS Service Desk on 0116 250 6050 or email  ITMSServicedesk@dmu.ac.uk 

Contact us

Admissions Office
Gateway House Room 1.30
51Âþ»­ 
The Gateway 
Leicester, LE1 9BH

E: admissions@dmu.ac.uk
T: (+44) 0116 207 8443

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