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The academic transcript is a mandatory document for all applications.
Do not submit additional documents unless they are specifically requested. Admissions selectors will not use them when assessing your application unless they are required.
An academic transcript is a list of the programmes you have been enrolled on and the grades that you have received during your programme of study. Some institutions may also list the credits for each module.
You must provide an official transcript from the Academic Registry or Student Records office at your institution. The transcript must be:
on institutional-headed paper;
be stamped and signed by the issuing office.
If your documents are not in English, you must also upload a full translation of each document, prepared by your university or a registered translator. You must not translate the documents yourself.
Personal Statement:
Note that a personal statement is not mandatory for the MPhil/PhD application but we would strongly recommend including it alongside your application to highlight your reasons for applying, career objectives, and other relevant information.
Recommendation Letter:
Your application must be supported by two academic references. These must be provided online with your online application. At least one of your references must be:
academic and from someone who has taught you at degree level.
If you wish you may provide one professional reference in place of the second academic reference.
You will be asked to enter the details of your referees in your application form. When you submit the application they will automatically be sent an email asking them to write a reference for you and to submit it online. Please ensure you have spoken to your chosen referees prior to this so they are expecting the invitation and are happy to provide a reference for you online. It is your responsibility to continue to check in the applicant portal if your references have been submitted and to ensure that both references are received in good time.
When providing the email address for your referee please use an academic or professional one rather than a personal one, e.g. john.smith@university.ac.uk rather than johnsmith@hotmail.com.