How to apply for postgraduate taught or master’s courses

Are you an aspiring postgraduate student looking to specialise in your chosen field, giving your career a boost or even changing career? Well, a postgraduate degree from Middlesex University will give you the skills, knowledge and experience you need to stand out in a competitive market.  

My name is Max and I'm an Applicant engagement advisor and I'm here to help you apply. Make sure you check the entry requirements on the course page thoroughly. You can find this on our website and before you make your application, make sure you have all of the relevant documents to hand and this will make the process much quicker.  

Different courses have different criteria so make sure to check. They can include images of transcripts or scanned documents. These must be submitted to the applicant portal or via email. We need a reference to help process your application so when supplying a name please check they are happy to be a referee.  

Remember to use the referee's official institutional or employment email as these are easier for the admissions team to verify once we make you an offer. Check their contact details are up to date and correct as the inclusion of wrong details can delay the application process.  

Make it as easy as possible for your referees by giving them a bit of direction and explaining to them what course you're applying for and why you're interested in it. We also require a personal statement from you so take some time to prepare one.  

Tell us about your experience as well as your interest in your chosen subject area. Tell us why you would be a great candidate for the course and tell us more about your future career aspirations and don't forget we've got plenty more great personal statement tips available to you on our website.  

Now that you've got all your information to hand and meet the entry requirements, the application process will be quick and easy. Visit the course page and click apply now as this will take you to our applicant portal or UCAS for MA social work where you can start your application.  

We've got a few tips as well so help us give you a quick response. A complete application will enable us to give you a decision. promptly, as applying without all the required documents will cause delay.  

Feel free to contact us if you have questions or need support with your application steps, we have a get in touch page on our website. Here at Middlesex University, we've tried to make the application process as quick and painless as possible, with support and guidance available to you at all times.  

While there's no hard deadline for postgraduate applications, we recommend applying and accepting your offer as soon as possible to secure your place on the course. If you need help with fees and funding, then don't forget you can apply for a postgraduate loan, and we have many scholarships, bursaries and funding options available to you.  

And if you'd like to speak to us in person, we have the drop -in centre here on campus in London, so pop in and say hello. And finally, best of luck with your application and we can't wait to see you here for your postgraduate studies here at Middlesex University.  

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