Information for Applicants

• How to apply: Requesting an application information pack; completing the form - which documents to include; online or hard copy application.
• Academic qualifications required for admission to taught or research degrees:  A rough guide to the UK honours degree system; requirements for research or taught degree programmes.
• Degree programmes:  Taught and Research Programmes available; definitions and explanations; how research works; residence for research.
• References:  Guidelines on what should be included. 
• Transcripts: What they are and how to obtain them; grades, GPA, GRE.
• Writing a Research proposal: How to write one - what should be included.
• English language proficiency:  Why applicants (whose mother tongue is not English) need to take an English test; who is exempt; IELTS/TOEFL scores required; pre-sessional English.
• Funding: Opportunities for taught and research, home/EU and international; Philosophy scholarships and awards; American loans; College and School awards.
• Living in Aberdeen: Accommodation, approximate costs and how to find it; healthcare; daily travel; children’s education.
• Study facilities: Libraries and special collections; research study rooms; computers on campus and laptop use.
• Acceptance: What to do when you have been offered a place.
• Dates/arrival: Structure of the academic year; what to do when you arrive at the University.