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Offer packs

Accepting an offer of registration

If you have received an offer of registration to read for a research degree at the OU, the offer packs below tell you what to do next.  

Please read these documents carefully.  You will need to download and complete an Acceptance form to confirm you wish to take up the place you have been offered.
 
 

Full-time study offer pack: PhD, MPhil, MRes

All students should read the Student Handbook. The Student Handbook contains the terms and conditions that will apply to your registration, and the award regulations for research degrees.  When you register, you agree to be bound by these terms and regulations.
 

 

Part-time study offer pack: PhD, MPhil

All students should read the Student Handbook. The Student Handbook contains the terms and conditions that will apply to your registration, and the award regulations for research degrees.  When you register, you agree to be bound by these terms and regulations.
 
OUSBA  - to apply for an OUSBA account, please phone the Research Degrees Office on +44 (0)1908 654882
                                            
 
 
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