Personal Statements and References for Ireland
Many Irish master's applications ask for a personal statement and academic references. Here is what each one is for.
Your statement says why you want to study. Your references show that others agree you are a good student.
- Why you chose this course
- How it follows your studies or work
- What you hope to gain
- From people who taught you or know your work
- Sent with your application form, or by email from your teacher or boss
How they are used
For research courses at UCD, the university checks your marks, whether your ideas match its work, your personal statement and sometimes your English.
Keep it honest, clear and about this course.
Essential Components of a Strong SOP
Why this course
Explain how this course connects to what you studied or worked on before.
Why Ireland
Scholarships, such as the Government of Ireland scholarship, want a clear reason for studying in Ireland.
Your goals
Say how the course helps you reach what you want to do after it.
Ask people who know your academic work.
What Irish universities ask for.
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