Application FAQs

Here you put things like your name and email address.

• You'll also be asked some security details, including choosing a password and selecting a security question. 
• Once you've completed your registration, you will be sent an email.
• You must click the activation link in this email to sign in. Check your junk or trash folders in case the email is sent there.
• Once you have activated your account, you can sign in using the email address and password you set.
• If you forget your password, click the link to receive an email to reset it.

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• Sign in with the email address you registered with, and the password you chose.
• The information you’ve already filled in will show automatically, then you'll need to enter some more details like your date of birth, nationality, and education details.
• The information in your ‘Profile’ will update across all the applications you make.

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• From your dashboard, you can use the search bar to find postgraduate courses.
• You can save searches or shortlist them to look at later.
• When you find the course you want, click 'Apply' on the course page.
• This will automatically start an application for you, with your profile details copied across.

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This includes: 

• how you intend to fund your studies
• depending on the course, you may be asked if you have any criminal convictions
• whether you are using an agent, and their details if you are
• plus any questions the course provider has set for that course

You can also update any of your profile information at this point, but please remember this updates across any other UCAS Postgraduate applications you have.

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• A good personal statement is important – it could help persuade the admissions tutor to offer you a place, and, in cases where interviews aren't conducted, may be your best chance to make the case for your admission.
• The personal statement gives you the opportunity to tell your chosen uni exactly why you are applying, and why they should want you as a postgraduate student. What have you done in the way of relevant study, thinking, or work experience to prove your ability and commitment to the course?
• Demonstrate you have researched the course, the university, and, if relevant, its career opportunities. This is basic human psychology – you will make a more favourable impression if you've thought about what’s being offered to you. Reflect on your experience – how has it led you to the conclusion that this particular form of postgraduate study is right for you? Mention your long-term plans – what are your goals and how would the additional study help you?
• Also say what further reading you have done, such as academic papers, news reports, blogs, and discussions. All this additional research and thinking may help your case.
• In what way are you a critical thinker? All postgraduate courses require you to do more intensive research than is the case with your undergraduate degree. Which projects and activities have sharpened your ability to think freshly, creatively, spot what other people miss, set objectives, and measure your results?
• The information you give to support your application should be carefully considered, presented effectively, and entirely accurate.
• Take your time and give as much relevant information as possible. Don't think 'one sentence will do' – unis want to see a well-completed statement, giving reasons for applying and evidence in support of your application.

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• You'll be asked for details of one referee. They must know you well enough to write about you, and comment on whether you are suitable for postgraduate study.
• You can't submit your application without sending an email request to your referee.
• Your referee will receive an email with a passcode to complete the reference online.
• References must not contain any false, misleading, or partial information, and you must not write your own reference.

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You can change and add to the information in any section before you submit. Your application will show on your dashboard as ‘Draft’ until you have submitted it. Applications without any activity in three months will be archived automatically.