Courses in the UK and How to Apply
Bradford's Courses in the UK
Our mission of 'Making Knowledge Work' means your future is our top priority. With our commitment to improving your career, friendly campus and excellent facilities, you can be sure that Bradford is a first-class choice to pursue your academic ambitions!
The University of Bradford has around 140 degree courses at undergraduate level and around 80 at postgraduate level. These are spread across the 7 Academic Schools of:
- Engineering, Design and Technology
- Health Studies
- Computing, Informatics and Media
- Life Sciences (including Archaeological, Geographical and Environmental Sciences)
- Management
- Social and International Studies
- School of Lifelong Education and Development
Please note all of the above courses are delivered in the UK. Currently Executive MBA is the only programme available in Dubai.
How to Apply for Courses in the UK
International Foundation Year and Undergraduate Courses
All applications for international foundation year and undergraduate courses can be submitted via our Regional Office in Dubai. The University of Bradford also offers International Foundation Year in Engineering. Our Application Checklist below will help you to stay organised. Additionally, a full overview of our foundation and undergraduate courses is available in our International Student Guide
Foundation Year/Undergraduate Application Checklist
To apply for a foundation or undergraduate course you will need to provide the following documents:
- Completed application form (dates and signed)
- 2 references from academic tutors
- Proof of English language qualification (IELTS or TOEFL)
- Personal statement
- Transcripts
- Passport copy
Submitting Your Foundation Year/Undergraduate Application
Please submit your application in one of the following ways:
- Post your application and supporting documents to: University of Bradford Middle East Regional Office, P.O. Box 501723, Dubai, UAE
- Scan and e-mail your application and supporting documents to middle-eastoffice@bradford.ac.uk
Postgraduate Courses
All applications for postgraduate courses can be submitted via our Regional Office in Dubai. Alternatively, you can apply on-line . Our Application Checklist below will help you to stay organised. Additionally, a full overview of our postgraduate courses is available in our International Student Guide
Postgraduate Application Checklist
To apply for a postgraduate course, you will need to provide the following documents:
- Completed application form (dates and signed) PDF file
- 2 references
- Proof of English language qualification (IELTS or TOEFL)
- Personal statement
- Transcripts
- Passport copy
You can download your postgraduate application by selecting this link: PDF file The application will appear in PDF format allowing you to save this document and complete it at your own convenience.
Submitting Your Postgraduate Application
Please submit your application in one of the following ways:
- Post your application and supporting documents to: University of Bradford Middle East Regional Office, P.O. Box 501723, Dubai, UAE
- Scan and e-mail your application and supporting documents to middle-eastoffice@bradford.ac.uk
- Apply on-line
Research
All research applications can be submitted via our Regional Office in Dubai. However, prior to submitting your documents it is advisable to discuss your proposed field of research in some detail with your prospective Department. Your department should ensure that the University can provide the necessary supervision, equipment and research materials. For this to happen, the Department needs to know about your proposed research topic in some detail and also be assured that you have done some preliminary work on it.
Research Application Checklist
To apply for a research programme, you will need to provide the following documents:
- Completed application form (signed and dated)
- Research proposal
- Transcripts
- Proof of English language qualification (IELTS or TOEFL)
- CV
- Passport copy
Writing a Research Proposal
In addition to your completed application form and a CV, you need to provide a research proposal. This should be an outline of approximately 1,500-2,000 words, setting out the precise nature of the problem you wish to investigate. Your proposal should include a justification for your research, why the topic requires a closer look, and how it will make an original contribution to knowledge. You should describe the groundwork you have already done, and be able to show that you are familiar with the existing literature in the field, and how your work will relate to that. Finally, you should outline your proposed methodology and indicate what materials or data you will need for your research. You should also indicate how you intend to fund your studies. Your proposal should be sent to the contact name given for research in the appropriate Department.
Submitting Your Research Application
Please submit your application in one of the following ways:
- Post your application and supporting documents to: University of Bradford Middle East Regional Office, P.O. Box 501723, Dubai, UAE
- Scan and e-mail your application and supporting documents to middle-eastoffice@bradford.ac.uk
Please note some schools, including the School of Management require an application processing fee. Please check with us for further details.
Bradford's Courses in Dubai
At the moment the University of Bradford delivers only one course in Dubai - Executive MBA. The rest of the courses are taught in the UK. Our recruitment team in Dubai will be happy to advise you regarding your options for studying at Bradford, UK or discuss the details of our Dubai MBA programme.
