Thank you all for your replies!

It's comforting to know I could apply for a PhD before I officially get my Master's diploma (of course as you all stressed, it depends on the uni).

But I have to say I was surprised that the application process starts so early, some of the offers are already unavailable, I hope I will find something if I start looking for it, let's say, in a month.

Thank you all again!
Martyna

Hello,

I would be really grateful if someone could answer my question.

I am a Polish student currently doing an MA (finish: June 2017). I was wondering when I should to take part in an application process for a PhD (in the UK) as most enrolments for the next academic year 2017/2018 are already in progress and are about to end before I will get my master's diploma (June 2017). When should I apply, having in mind that I will get my master's diploma in June 2017 and it is the basic requirement? Is it possible to take part in the application process for the 2017/2018 academic year not having the diploma yet, indicating that I will get in in June? Or should I wait until next January which means taking a sort of a gap year between my MA and a possible PhD?

Sorry if the question is a bit confusing.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Martyna