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How to Apply for Postgraduate Study

You can apply directly to universities for taught Masters courses and research programmes and there is no limit on the number of courses you can apply to. Alternatively, you can use the online application system provided by UKPASS.

Applications for Postgraduate Study

Once you have chosen your course(s) the universities will want to assess if you have the academic ability and motivation to complete it. This is where the application procedure comes in. The application procedure will vary widely according to the university and course you are applying for. There are however common features that you can expect:

Academic Standards

Most courses will have different academic standards but as a general rule a 2:1 at first degree is normally expected for research based courses, and a 2:2 for taught based courses. You should check with the university to see if you match their academic criteria.

Academic References

You will be asked to provide at least one academic reference from your undergraduate course. This will normally be from your personal tutor, head of department, or another academic who has sufficient knowledge of your ability and motivations.

Interviews

Applicants for taught Masters courses are not always interviewed, but candidates for PhD study usually are. For some vocational courses, such as teaching and social work you can expect to be interviewed as your suitability for a profession is being assessed as well as your academic ability.

Further Help

For further help with the application procedure of postgraduate courses you should book to see a Career Development Adviser by calling in to Careers or phoning 01274 234991. You might also find it useful to seek help from a current academic.

If you are unable to come into Career Development Services, you can email your query to us, using our Careers Advice Via Email service.

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