A. Read the text above you haven’t read, study the vocabulary and complete the given task.

B. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=fYTcojYweoM Does the video provide the same information as Text 1? Watch the video for the 2^nd time and say where it is different. Find additional details from the video, which could be interesting to your friend.

Notice helpful clichés in Dr. Sarah Woodin speech:

1. Our MSc builds on a tradition of…

2. Our aim is to…

3. A key feature is…

4. We would be delighted to see you…

5. Please (do) feel free to get in touch

 

Did you notice more expressions? Enter them below:

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C. Think of a Master’s programme at your current university you know well. Advertise it in a similar way as in the video, using at least five of the featured clichés. Write down your text. Train reading it aloud emotionally. Record yourself and upload the video-file into your Moodle folder.

 

Lesson 3. Applying to a Programme

 

v Task 3.1. Speaking. Your friend feels interested in “Ecology and Conservation Programme” in Aberdeen. He decides to apply. Predict what he will have to submit in order to be enrolled.

v Task 3.2. Reading. Read the page Entry Requirements at the University Web-site:

Qualifications

The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.

A minimum of a UK 2.2 honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in a biological, environmental or physical science, geography, or other relevant subject. We also consider applicants with degrees in other disciplines who are clearly motivated by the programme and have some relevant work experience.

English Language Requirements

To study for a Postgraduate Taught degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. The minimum requirements for this degree are as follows:

IELTS Academic:

OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0

TOEFL iBT:

OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21

PTE Academic:

OVERALL - 62 with: Listening - 51; Reading - 51; Speaking - 51; Writing - 54

Cambridge English Advanced & Proficiency:

OVERALL - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Document Requirements

You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme.

v CV

an up-to-date CV/Resumé

v Degree Certificate

a degree certificate showing your qualifications

v Degree Transcript

a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)

v Personal Statement

a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme

Funding Opportunities

The following options are available to support your studies:

· SFC Tuition Fee Scholarships - open to Scottish/Non UK/EU applicants

· Tuition Fee and Living Cost Loans – SAAS loans to cover up to £5,500 towards tuition fees and £4,500 for living-costs for eligible students.

· Aberdeen International Masters Scholarship - a £2,000 tuition fee discount and is open to self-funding students nationals of Vietnam, China, Malaysia, and African countries.

· Alumni Discount Scheme - a 20% discount for postgraduate tuition fees to all University of Aberdeen alumni.

· SFC tuition fee scholarship may be available for those classified as Home/EU fee status students.

Writing skills

Personal statement

v Task 3.3. Apart from taking an international English Language exam, what will require the greatest effort to complete, from your point of view?

Usually, universities have their own CV forms with instructions, therefore normally it does not pose a serious problem to fill them in. However, writing a personal statement requires a good level of academic language and ability to formulate fully and concisely your purpose and motives, along with ability to motivate your readers to get interested in you. Propose a structure, in bullet-points, for such a statement (4-5 min to complete).

v Task 3.4. Reading. After you have made a plan for a personal statement, read a sample one below. Comment on its structure. How many words and signs might it contain? How is it generally organized? What is its style?