TRI DUC ENGLISH ✦ ACADEMIC EDGE UNIT 17 EDITION Applications and application forms University Admissions · Postgraduate Study · Application Vocabulary — Mastering the process Here we look at applying for a place at a UK college or university. Institutions following the US system have different processes, which are usually described on their web pages. A. Getting information Read this information about preparing an application for postgraduate study. What should I do first? Do all you can to learn about the careers that will be open to you after studying - and what qualifications you will need in order to get the job you want. What qualifications do I need for postgraduate study? A first degree is required to study at postgraduate level. The specific entry requirements for each course of study are listed on the individual course pages. If needed, clarification may be sought from the department you are applying to. Your performance in previous schooling is very important to your application profile . What are the requirements for international students? In addition to the general admission requirements, international applicants must submit : A transcript of university courses and grades, translated into English. Results of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), unless you have received English-medium education for at least one year. Applicants must have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 580. Are any grants or scholarships available for international students? Visit our International Office pages for details. ( grants / scholarships ) B. The application process Look at this email from Tania to Liam. Tania is applying to study at Wanstow University. Hi Liam, At last I've filled in my application form and sent it off. It took ages. As well as all my personal details they wanted the names of two referees , financial guarantees , and I had to attach a personal statement saying why I wanted to go to Wanstow. Anyway, the deadline is next Friday, then the website said they'd take about six weeks to process the application after they acknowledge it, then I might be called for an interview. By that time the references have to be in. I'm just hoping that because I'm a mature student I might have a good chance of being offered a place - Wanstow has a lot of mature students and they have a strong equal opportunities policy . The fees ar...