Application forms for postgraduate study

It is quick and easy to apply using our online application service (SIMS), but if you are unable to do so, you can also submit an application by post.

You can apply for the majority of our postgraduate taught and research programmes on our coursefinder pages.

To apply by post, download, print and complete the following forms:

Postgraduate application form

21 May 2019

This document is the postgraduate application paper form.

If this document cannot be read by your assistive software, you can request an accessible version by emailing web@cardiff.ac.uk. Please include the assistive tools you use and the format you require.

Postgraduate application guidance notes

21 May 2019

This is the document providing guidance to complete the postgraduate paper form application.

If this document cannot be read by your assistive software, you can request an accessible version by emailing web@cardiff.ac.uk. Please include the assistive tools you use and the format you require.

Referee Report Form

29 January 2024

This should be completed by both you and your referees. Full guidance on how to do this can be found on the form.

If this document cannot be read by your assistive software, you can request an accessible version by emailing web@cardiff.ac.uk. Please include the assistive tools you use and the format you require.

Criminal convictions disclosure for LPC and GDL

16 February 2016

Cardiff University criminal convictions disclosure for Legal Practice and Graduation Diploma in Law applicants (CAB application route).

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BTC English Language Undertaking

19 January 2022

Complete this form to confirm that your level of English meets the course requirements for the Bar Training Course.

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Equal opportunities monitoring form

21 March 2019

To monitor the effectiveness of our equal opportunities policy, we require applicants to provide the information outlined in this form.

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Downloaded application forms for admission to Postgraduate Study must be completed and posted to the University's central Admissions Office, in the first instance:

The Admissions Office
Cardiff University
PO Box 927
CF24 0DE

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