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Title: What do we need to include in personal statements for MSc applications? =)
Post by: ehd123 on Feb 5, 2014

Hello everyone :)

I need some guidelines as to what are the main constituents of a personal statement being submitted for an MSc program..

Many thanks :D

Title: Re: What do we need to include in personal statements for MSc applications? =)
Post by: padre on Feb 5, 2014

Aim for 500 words, which amounts to two pages, double-spaced.

Make sure you include:

Why you want to undertake postgraduate study.
Your reasons for choosing the specific course. This is vital. Saying you are interested in "business" or "management" is not sufficient.
How your first degree and/or work experience is relevant to the course.
What academic skills you have developed and how they relate to the MSc course you have chosen.
What personal skills can you offer? Again, you must explain how these skills are relevant for your study at that particular school.
Your future career goals.

Title: Re: What do we need to include in personal statements for MSc applications? =)
Post by: ehd123 on Feb 5, 2014

Thank you so much Padre! You're a life savior!
Btw what do you mean a specific course?

Title: Re: What do we need to include in personal statements for MSc applications? =)
Post by: padre on Feb 6, 2014

Specific course, given you have a choice of what Msc classes you want to take.

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