Applying to postgraduate study

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What can I study?

Discover over 60 postgraduate courses across 9 subject areas
Once you've found your course, check if you meet the entry requirements on the course webpage

How to apply

If you are applying for a postgraduate qualification, you will apply via the webpage of your chosen course.
If you are applying to a PGDE (Professional Graduate Diploma in Education), you will apply via UCAS. When completing your UCAS application, along with the Course Code you will also need to provide:
- Institution Code Name UHI
- Institution Code H49

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Writing your personal statement

The personal statement is your opportunity to tell us about your suitability for the course that you hope to study. You need to demonstrate your enthusiasm and commitment, and explain your reasons for choosing the subject.

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Tips for preparation

Make sure you understand what the course entails, check the prospectus, website or contact us if you would like further information or to be put in contact with the course leader
Make a list of ideas or items to be included so that you can determine what is relevant to include
Expect to produce several drafts before producing a final copy
Ask people you trust for feedback
But make sure the statement is your own work and accurately conveys your own personality and ideas

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Tips for writing

Explain your interest in the subject, why you want to study that course
Be prepared to answer questions on it if you are interviewed
Take care over your written work, thoroughly check it for grammatical errors
Include relevant hobbies and achievements which are relevant to the course; that is those which demonstrate your skills and personality and link this to the skills and experience required for the course
Include any work or life experience that is relevant, i.e. which says something about yourself and your ambitions or goals in life
include interesting detail on your experience or activities which demonstrates your suitability for the course, but keep your writing concise
Include any future plans or thoughts you may have on how you will use the knowledge and experience gained through the course
Do not exaggerate
Keep the statement focused, don’t get side tracked into things which are irrelevant

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