Is QMU right for you ? All you need to know before applying
Application and selection
Application process
The majority of applications for taught postgraduate courses should be made online through our website ( see individual course pages for details ). To apply online , visit : www . qmu . ac . uk / study-here / course-a-z /, select your course from the list and click ‘ Apply for this course ’.
When will I receive a decision on my application ?
• You should expect a decision on your application within four weeks of submitting a completed application . Decisions or doctoral degree applications may take longer .
• Evidence of English language competence ( if required ).
If your documents are in any language other than English then they will need to be accompanied by a formal certified translation into English , by either the awarding institution or a sworn translator .
For doctoral programmes , we encourage potential applicants to contact a potential supervisor and / or our Graduate School to have an informal discussion before applying .
Deadlines
A number of our most popular courses have a set closing deadline for applications . Where a deadline has been set , this will be detailed on the individual course page on our website . Many of our courses have limited places and applicants are advised to apply early in order to be considered .
Entry requirements
Details of the entry requirements for each of our postgraduate courses are given on the individual course pages . If you have any questions about the suitability of your qualifications please contact the Admissions team .
Details of our English Language requirements for international students can be found on each course page .
• Where a course has a set closing date , decisions will be communicated within four weeks of the closing date .
• Where a course selects via an interview process , applicants will be advised on the outcome within two weeks of attending an interview .
What is a completed application ?
The Admissions team will notify you if there are any documents that we need before we can assess your application . The usual documents required are :
• Personal statement ( completed as part of the application form )
• Completed application form .
• Degree certificate ( if appropriate ). If you haven ’ t graduated yet , this can be sent to us at a later date
• Transcript of grades .
• Usually one letter of reference , unless otherwise stated . This will usually be an academic reference but may be a professional reference where the applicant has been out of education for longer than three years . For more infromation on the format we require for a reference please see the postgraduate ‘ How to Apply ’ pages on our website .
Interviews and auditions
Some of our courses include an interview as part of the selection process . Where this is the case it will be noted on the course page . If you are required to attend an interview , the Admissions team or course admissions tutor will contact you by email with further information and instructions . Admissions interviews for 2022 entry may be conducted by telephone , online , or on campus . This may vary by programme and depend on COVID-19 guidelines at the time .
Waiting lists
On occasion , a course is in high demand and may become fully subscribed . In this situation we may operate a waiting list and allocate places that subsequently become available .
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