application form for research degrees mphil

7/31/2019 Application Form for Research Degrees MPhil

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Application Form for Research DegreesMPhil, PhD, DBA and EdD Programmes


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Application for Research Degrees OnlyMPhil/PhD, DBA and EdD Programmes

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS. PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY IN BLOCKCAPITALS. INCOMPLETE FORMS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.Please ensure you read the guidance notes on How to Complete theApplication Form

PERSONAL DETAILS Family Name: Title: Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss etc.

Other Names: Gender: Male Female

Nationality: Date of Birth: dd/mm/yyyy

This section is to be completed by non UK/EU/EEA nationals only.

Do you have the right to permanent residence in the UK/EU/EEA? Yes No

If Yes, when did your current residence in the UK/EU/EEA start? dd/mm/yyyy

Are any of your immediate family UK/EU/EEA nationals? If yes, what relation?

Please include evidence with your application of all details declared in this section.

PERMANENT ADDRESS CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

Postcode: Postcode:

Country: Country:

Telephone: Telephone:

Mobile:

E-mail:Note: We will use e-mail as the main method of contacting you.

PROPOSED PROGRAMME

MPhil only MPhil/PhD DBA EdD Full-time Part-time

Proposed start date: dd/mm/yyyy School/Institute:Proposed Title of ResearchTopic/Area of Interest (not DBA):Please attach a research proposal for your proposed project Maximum of 1500 words including references(unless you are applying in response to an advertised studentship or the DBA see below)

If you have already been in contact with an academic member of staff who has expressed an interest in being yoursupervisor, please give their name and School/Institute:

If you are applying in response to a University of Greenwich advertised studentship, please give details:

Studentship name & Ref No:

School and Supervisor:Proposed subject area/topic:

Where did you hear about this studentship?

APPLICATION REFERENCE NO(for office use only) :


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HIGHER EDUCATION (Degrees or Diplomas held or currently being taken)

University/College/Country

Qualification(e.g. BA,MSc)

SubjectCourse Dates(Month/Year)

From To

FinalResult

Language of Instruction

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Please attach a certified copy of your academic transcript(s), including a translation into English where this is necessary)

PUBLICATIONS AND PRIZES (Continue on a separate sheet if necessary)

LANGUAGES First Language:

Other Language:

English Language Tests Taken Date of Test Overall Score Written Score

If you have taken a recognised English test, e.g. IELTS or TOEFL, please enclose an authenticated copy of the result.Please note there is a minimum entry requirement of IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) for postgraduate research degrees.

EMPLOYMENT Dates of Employment

Type of Contract ResponsibilitiesName & Address of Employer

(including country)

From To(fixed, temporary

or permanent)m/y m/y

m/y m/y

m/y m/y

Continue on a separate sheet of paper if necessary. Please include a Curriculum Vitae

REFEREE DETAILS FIRST REFEREE (Academic Unless you have notstudied in the last five years) SECOND REFEREE (Employment or 2 nd Academic)

Name: Name:

Position: Position:

Address: Address:

Telephone: Telephone:

E-mail: E-mail:

PLEASE SEND YOUR REFERENCES IN SEALED ENVELOPES WITH YOUR APPLICATION


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REASONS FOR APPLYING Why do you wish to undertake this research training? How does it fit into your career objectives?Please include details of experience of working in relevant areas or fields, of your research experience and how you hopeyour experience on this research programme will contribute to your career plans. Continue on a separate sheet of paper if necessary up to a maximum of 800 words.If applying for the Doctorate in Education (EdD) programme please also advise if you hold QTS and include your registration number.If applying for the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) programme please ensure that you specify relevant executive experience relevant to leadership and motivation and give details of your employer and type of industry up to amaximum of 1500 words.

FURTHER INFORMATION How did you learn about the University of Greenwich? (please tick one)

Advertisement: Publication name Date:

Website: URL

Event: Name of event Date:Staff/Alumni: Name

Other:


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TUITION FEES Who is paying your tuition fees, and if a laboratory based project also your Bench/Research Expenses fees?

I will pay my own fees

I have responded to an advertised studentship or I will be funded from a UoG project; provide details below:

I have been awarded sponsorship/scholarship for three years. Please provide evidence and complete details below:

I have applied for sponsorship. Please provide details below: Decision expected: dd/mm/yyyy

Sponsor Name and Address Amount of Award if Approved

MAINTENANCE (LIVING COSTS) Who is paying your living costs?

I will pay my own living costs

I have responded to an advertised studentship or I will be funded from a UoG project; provide details below:

I have been awarded sponsorship/scholarship. Please provide evidence and complete details below:

I have applied for sponsorship. Please provide details below: Decision expected: dd/mm/yyyy

Sponsor Name and Address Amount of Award if Approved

CHECKLIST

Please check that you have:completed all sections of this Application Form.

enclosed your references with this Application Form.

enclosed a summary of your research proposal or, in the case of the DBA, a full reasons for applying statement (amaximum of 1500 words, including references).

enclosed a certified copy of your academic transcript(s) detailing courses taken and grades obtained. Include acertified English translation where necessary.

enclosed a Curriculum Vitae

enclosed a completed Equal Opportunities form

enclosed proof of residency in the EU/EEA/UK if applicable

read and signed the declaration below

DECLARATION(please read and sign below) I declare that the statements made by me on this form are correct and complete.I declare that I will not be registered concurrently for another degree at the University of Greenwich orelsewhereI understand that, if admitted, the University will not be liable to provide any financial assistance unlessotherwise stated/agreed.

Signature: Date:

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AND ANY ATTACHMENTS TO: POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH OFFICE,UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH, BLAKE 50, CENTRAL AVENUE, CHATHAM MARITIME, KENT, ME4 4TB, UKE-MAIL: [email protected] TELEPHONE: +44 (0)20 8331 9270


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WRITTEN COMMENTS Please comment in writing on the applicant. We would be grateful if your comments could include:

Your opinion of the applicants suitability for the programme Their previous research experience

If you know/knew the applicant in an academic capacity, their final degree classification, final year rank, grade oroverall GPA they obtained/are expected to obtain, or details of their overall academic performance and whetheryou consider this to be a true reflection of their ability to undertake a research degree

If you know/knew the applicant as their employer, an outline of their responsibilities and an assessment of theirperformance in the workplace, including examples where they may have shown initiative/independent decisionmaking ability.

If you wish to write your comments on a separate sheet of headed paper, please cross through this section.

If you require more space, please attach a separate sheet of headed paper.

OVERALL RECOMMENDATION Please tick one of the following:

I strongly recommend this applicant for a programme of study leading to a research degree

I recommend this applicant for a programme of study leading to a research degree

I do not recommend this applicant for the programme of study

I am unable to comment

USE OF INFORMATION

Under the Data Protection Act 1998, applicants have the right to see any reference held on file. If this will affectyour reference, please contact the Postgraduate Research Office at the address below.

Please tick this box if you do NOT want the University to pass this reference to a third party or organisation if it isrequired for an application for a scholarship or award

Thank you for completing this form. Please return this reference to the applicant in a sealed envelope or directly to:Postgraduate Research office, University of Greenwich, Blake 50, Central Avenue, Chatham Maritime, Kent, ME4 4TB,United Kingdom or as an E-mail attachment to: [email protected]


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REFERENCE FOR MPHIL/PHD ORPROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE APPLICATION (2)PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY AND COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS WE RECOMMENDTHE APPLICANT RETURNS THIS REFERENCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION

FORM PLEASE ENCLOSE THE REFERENCE IN A SEALED ENVELOPE.

APPLICANT DETAILS (Applicant should complete this section and send to Referee) Family Name:

Other Names:

School applied for: Degree applied for:

Date of Birth: dd/mm/yyyy Planned Start Date: dd/mm/yyyy

REFEREE TO COMPLETE (Please complete both pages)

The above student is applying to the University for admission to an MPhil/PhD or Professional Doctorate programme.To help us in the selection process, please complete both pages. Thank you.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

How long have you known the applicant?

In what capacity do you know the applicant?(e.g. student/employee)

REFEREE INFORMATION

Name:

Position/Title:

Organisation:

E-mail: Telephone:

Signature: dd/mm/yyyy Date: dd/mm/yyyy

REFEREE TO COMPLETE (Please complete both pages) Please assess the applicant on a scale of 5 (highest) to 1 (lowest) in relation to the following criteria.Please circle the appropriate number.

Excellent Very Good Good Fair PoorNot

Known

Intellectual ability 5 4 3 2 1 0Written communication skills 5 4 3 2 1 0

Oral communication skills 5 4 3 2 1 0

Ability to meet deadlines 5 4 3 2 1 0

Ability to organise workload 5 4 3 2 1 0

Ability to work independently 5 4 3 2 1 0

Ability to produce original work 5 4 3 2 1 0

Numerical/mathematical ability 5 4 3 2 1 0

English language ability 5 4 3 2 1 0

Motivation 5 4 3 2 1 0Overall Assessment 5 4 3 2 1 0


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WRITTEN COMMENTS Please comment in writing on the applicant. We would be grateful if your comments could include:

Your opinion of the applicants suitability for the programme Their previous research experience

If you know/knew the applicant in an academic capacity, their final degree classification, final year rank, grade oroverall GPA they obtained/are expected to obtain, or details of their overall academic performance and whetheryou consider this to be a true reflection of their ability to undertake a research degree

If you know/knew the applicant as their employer, an outline of their responsibilities and an assessment of theirperformance in the workplace, including examples where they may have shown initiative/independent decisionmaking ability.

If you wish to write your comments on a separate sheet of headed paper, please cross through this section.

If you require more space, please attach a separate sheet of headed paper.

OVERALL RECOMMENDATION Please tick one of the following:

I strongly recommend this applicant for a programme of study leading to a research degree

I recommend this applicant for a programme of study leading to a research degree

I do not recommend this applicant for the programme of study

I am unable to comment

USE OF INFORMATION

Under the Data Protection Act 1998, applicants have the right to see any reference held on file. If this will affectyour reference, please contact the Postgraduate Research Office at the address below.

Please tick this box if you do NOT want the University to pass this reference to a third party or organisation if it isrequired for an application for a scholarship or award

Thank you for completing this form. Please return this reference to the applicant in a sealed envelope or directly to:Postgraduate Research Office, University of Greenwich, Blake 50, Central Avenue, Chatham Maritime, Kent, ME4 4TB,United Kingdom or as an E-mail attachment to: [email protected]


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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FORM

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS. PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY IN BLOCK CAPITALSThis form will be separated from the rest of your Application Form before it issent to the relevant school/academic for consideration.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING The University s policy is not to discriminate unreasonably when considering any person for admission as a student ongrounds of religion or belief, race (including colour, citizenship and ethnic origin), sex, sexual orientation, maritalstatus, disability, age, political affiliation, trade union activity or family responsibilities.

This information will only be used to monitor the Universitys Equal ity Policy and to assess and deliver appropriatesupport; however, we recognise that some students may want this information to remain confidential. If you do notwant to disclose this information at this time then you do not have to do so. Alternatively, if you wish, you arewelcome to contact the Postgraduate Research Office to discuss any issues in person.

ETHNIC ORIGIN To which ethnic group do you consider you belong?If you do not want to give this information please tick Information refused

Information refused (98) Asian Bangladeshi or Asian British Bangladeshi (33)

White (10) Chinese (34)

Irish traveller (14) Other Asian background (39)

Black Caribbean or Black British Caribbean (21) Mixed White and Black Caribbean (41)

Black African or Black British African (22) Mixed White and Black African (42)

Other Black background (29) Mixed White and Asian (43)

Asian Indian or Asian British Indian (31) Other mixed background (49)

Asian Pakistani or Asian British Pakistani (32) Other ethnic background (80)

DISABILITY The University of Greenwich aims to create an environment which enables all students to participate fully in Universitylife. In order to ensure that disabled people compete fairly for study within the University it would be helpful if youcould answer the following questions:

Do you consider yourself disabled, or to have a long-term health related condition that impacts on your ability tocarry out normal day-to-day activities? YES NO

If you answered YES above, please complete the section below:

In order to make reasonable adjustments which may be necessary, it will help us if you feel able to indicate your

specific needs to any interview panel. In addition, please tick any category you think is applicable to your disability:You have a specific learning need (e.g. dyslexia) (1) You are blind or partially sighted (2)

You are deaf or hard of hearing (3) You use a wheelchair or have mobility difficulties (4)

You have personal care support needs (5) You have mental health difficulties (6)

You have a disability that cannot be seen (e.g.diabetes, epilepsy or a heart condition)

(7)You have multiple disabilities, special needs or

conditions(8)

You have a disability, special need or medicalcondition that is not listed above

(9)You have an Autistic Spectrum Disorder or

Aspergers Syndrome (T)

If you have any additional support needs to enable you to study or to take exams, please give details here:

Thank you for taking the time to complete this form. The information you have provided will help the University tomonitor the effectiveness of our Equality Policy and procedures.

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