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Top tips: Postgraduate study abroad
Top tips: Postgraduate study abroad
Remember to do your research if you are going to study abroad
Recognise that application processes for postgraduate courses vary all around the world. Some countries will ask for different documents or have their own centralised system, like UCAS in the UK. Get in touch with the course provider directly if you’re ever unsure about what is required.
Check how specific qualifications will be recognised in the country you eventually want to work. Some jobs require specific qualifications, and in some countries, these qualifications are accredited or approved by a professional body.
Start this the summer before you are thinking of applying
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Research courses carefully and make a shortlist of those you want to apply to.
2
Take a note of any course deadlines and give yourself plenty of time for your application.
3
Gather any evidence or documents you might need to submit as part of your application (for example a transcript).
4
Get in touch with your referee in plenty of time to ask for their permission to provide you with a reference.
5
Clarify what you need in order to apply, read the advice below, and use our CVs, applications and interviews section to help you get started.
6
Book careers appointments with a Careers Adviser in your Student Futures Account for help with your applications!
Postgraduate study checklist – Welsh
Rhestr wirio astudiaethau ôl-raddedig
Dechreuwch hyn yr haf cyn i chi ystyried gwneud cais
1
Ymchwiliwch i gyrsiau’n ofalus a gwnewch restr fer o’r rhai yr hoffech wneud cais amdanynt.
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Gwnewch nodyn o derfynau amser unrhyw gyrsiau a rhowch ddigon o amser i chi’ch hun ar gyfer eich cais.
3
Casglwch unrhyw dystiolaeth neu ddogfennau y gallai fod angen i chi eu cyflwyno fel rhan o’ch cais (er enghraifft, trawsgrifiad).
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Cysylltwch â’ch canolwr mewn da bryd i ofyn am ganiatâd i roi geirda i chi.
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Eglurwch beth sydd ei angen arnoch i wneud cais a darllenwch y cyngor ar CV, Ceisiadau a Chyfweliadau i’ch helpu i ddechrau ar eich ceisiadau.
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Trefnwch apwyntiadau gyrfaoedd gyda Chynghorydd Gyrfa yn eich Cyfrif Dyfodol Myfyrwyr i gael help gyda’ch ceisiadau!
Personal statements for postgraduate study
Personal statements for postgraduate study
Impress admissions tutors by including the points below!
Your interest in the field
Your interest in the specific course
What appeals to you about studying at the university (if possible)
Your suitability for the course
Your career goals and how the postgraduate course supports those
LinkedIn Profile Checklist
LInkedIn profile checklist
Once you have completed your profile you should check the following:
Have you included an appropriate photo within your profile? Is it a headshot with a neutral background?
Have you included at least 10 skills that you can be endorsed for?
Have you made at least five connections with a view to making 50 within the first few months?
Have you joined at least two groups?
Are you following at least five employers?
Have you used a shorter, unique URL that can be included on your CV?
Have you proofread your profile?
Self assessment
Skill
Example
Area
Analytical skills
Research skills
Group research module for year 2 module.
University
Problem solving
Initiative
Work experience
Team working
Working under pressure
Part-time jobs
Negotiation skills
Leadership
Volunteering / Extracurricular
Career Management Skills XOT version 2 – English
Career Management Skills XOT version 2 – Welsh
Career Management Skills XOT ENG
Creating Your LinkedIn Profile XOT ENG
Easy ways to build your commercial awareness XOT ENG
Common interview questions XOT ENG
Common application form questions XOT ENG
CLEAR:
C
Context
Provide clear context or background for the question, so the AI understands the situation or subject matter.
L
Limit
Set a scope or limit to the response (e.g. desired length).
E
Elaboration
Be specific and detail what it needs to include/consider. This will enable the AI to provide a more effective and suitable response.
A
Additional Information
State any additional information the AI should consider whilst generating a response.
R
Reflect
Always prompt it to ask you any questions for any further information it will need to complete the task to the best of its ability.
CLEAR:
C
Context
I am applying for a (role title) position at (company). Please review my CV’s structure, language, grammar and relevance to the job role and provide suggestions on how to tailor my skills and experiences to the job description.
L
Limit
My CV should be no longer than 2 A4 pages with size 11 font.
E
Elaboration
From reviewing the website and speaking to current employees, the company looks to hire people with (insert values) and (insert skills).
A
Additional Information
Here is the job description: *insert job description*, here is my current CV: *insert CV*.
R
Reflect
Please ask any questions you need to complete this task to the best of your ability.
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Postgraduate study abroad
Top tips
Remember to do your research if you are going to study abroad
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Remember that application processes will be different
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Check how specific qualifications will be recognised in the country you eventually want to work
Remember to do your research if you are going to study abroad
1
Recognise that application processes for postgraduate courses vary all around the world. Some countries will ask for different documents or have their own centralised system, like UCAS in the UK. Get in touch with the course provider directly if you’re ever unsure about what is required.
2
Check how specific qualifications will be recognised in the country you eventually want to work. Some jobs require specific qualifications, and in some countries, these qualifications are accredited or approved by a professional body.
Research skills/Analytical skills/Commercial awareness 1
Research organisations, sectors and global social, economic and political trends.
Analyse and apply your research practically – how do these factors influence and impact an organisation or sector?
Demonstrate your commercial awareness in recruitment processes and utilise to inform your career decisions.
Research skills/Analytical skills/Commercial awareness 2
Research skills
Research organisations, sectors and global social, economic and political trends.
Analytical skills
Analyse and apply your research practically – how do these factors influence and impact an organisation or sector?
Commercial awareness
Demonstrate your commercial awareness in recruitment processes and utilise to inform your career decisions.
Research skills/Analytical skills/Commercial awareness 3
Research skills/Analytical skills/Commercial awareness 4
Research skills/Analytical skills/Commercial awareness 5
Collaborative
Effective Communicators
Independent and Critical Thinkers
Ethically, Socially and Environmentally Aware
Innovative, Enterprising and Commercially Aware
Reflective and Resilient
Collaborative
Effective Communicators
Ethically, Socially and Environmentally Aware
Independent and Critical Thinkers
Innovative, Enterprising and Commercially Aware
Reflective and Resilient
Collaborative
Effective Communicators
Ethically, Socially and Environmentally Aware
Independent and Critical Thinkers
Innovative, Enterprising and Commercially Aware
Reflective and Resilient
Collaborative
Effective Communicators
Ethically, Socially and Environmentally Aware
Independent and Critical Thinkers
Innovative, Enterprising and Commercially Aware
Reflective and Resilient
Collaborative
Effective Communicators
Ethically, Socially and Environmentally Aware
Independent and Critical Thinkers
Innovative, Enterprising and Commercially Aware
Reflective and Resilient
Collaborative
Effective Communicators
Ethically, Socially and Environmentally Aware
Independent and Critical Thinkers
Innovative, Enterprising and Commercially Aware
Reflective and Resilient
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Top tips: Postgraduate study abroad
Remember to do your research if you are going to study abroad
Recognise that application processes for postgraduate courses vary all around the world. Some countries will ask for different documents or have their own centralised system, like UCAS in the UK. Get in touch with the course provider directly if you’re ever unsure about what is required.
Check how specific qualifications will be recognised in the country you eventually want to work. Some jobs require specific qualifications, and in some countries, these qualifications are accredited or approved by a professional body.
Remember to do your research if you are going to study abroad
Recognise that application processes for postgraduate courses vary all around the world. Some countries will ask for different documents or have their own centralised system, like UCAS in the UK. Get in touch with the course provider directly if you’re ever unsure about what is required.
Check how specific qualifications will be recognised in the country you eventually want to work. Some jobs require specific qualifications, and in some countries, these qualifications are accredited or approved by a professional body.
Remember to do your research if you are going to study abroad
Recognise that application processes for postgraduate courses vary all around the world. Some countries will ask for different documents or have their own centralised system, like UCAS in the UK. Get in touch with the course provider directly if you’re ever unsure about what is required.
Check how specific qualifications will be recognised in the country you eventually want to work. Some jobs require specific qualifications, and in some countries, these qualifications are accredited or approved by a professional body.
Remember to do your research if you are going to study abroad
Recognise that application processes for postgraduate courses vary all around the world. Some countries will ask for different documents or have their own centralised system, like UCAS in the UK. Get in touch with the course provider directly if you’re ever unsure about what is required.
Check how specific qualifications will be recognised in the country you eventually want to work. Some jobs require specific qualifications, and in some countries, these qualifications are accredited or approved by a professional body.
Remember to do your research if you are going to study abroad
Recognise that application processes for postgraduate courses vary all around the world. Some countries will ask for different documents or have their own centralised system, like UCAS in the UK. Get in touch with the course provider directly if you’re ever unsure about what is required.
Check how specific qualifications will be recognised in the country you eventually want to work. Some jobs require specific qualifications, and in some countries, these qualifications are accredited or approved by a professional body.
Remember to do your research if you are going to study abroad
Recognise that application processes for postgraduate courses vary all around the world. Some countries will ask for different documents or have their own centralised system, like UCAS in the UK. Get in touch with the course provider directly if you’re ever unsure about what is required.
Check how specific qualifications will be recognised in the country you eventually want to work. Some jobs require specific qualifications, and in some countries, these qualifications are accredited or approved by a professional body.
Remember to do your research if you are going to study abroad
Recognise that application processes for postgraduate courses vary all around the world. Some countries will ask for different documents or have their own centralised system, like UCAS in the UK. Get in touch with the course provider directly if you’re ever unsure about what is required.
Check how specific qualifications will be recognised in the country you eventually want to work. Some jobs require specific qualifications, and in some countries, these qualifications are accredited or approved by a professional body.
Remember to do your research if you are going to study abroad
Recognise that application processes for postgraduate courses vary all around the world. Some countries will ask for different documents or have their own centralised system, like UCAS in the UK. Get in touch with the course provider directly if you’re ever unsure about what is required.
Check how specific qualifications will be recognised in the country you eventually want to work. Some jobs require specific qualifications, and in some countries, these qualifications are accredited or approved by a professional body.
Remember to do your research if you are going to study abroad
Recognise that application processes for postgraduate courses vary all around the world. Some countries will ask for different documents or have their own centralised system, like UCAS in the UK. Get in touch with the course provider directly if you’re ever unsure about what is required.
Check how specific qualifications will be recognised in the country you eventually want to work. Some jobs require specific qualifications, and in some countries, these qualifications are accredited or approved by a professional body.
