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University of Manchester(曼彻斯特大学)
所在地区:英格兰所在城市:ManchesterTIMES排名:32
获取留学方案文章正文综述详细专业照片新闻校友录已获Offer学生资料英国曼彻斯特大学(University of Manchester)环境教育与发展学院的个人陈述(Personal Statement)基本要求。中英网8月9日讯 英国曼彻斯特大学(University of Manchester)环境教育与发展学院的个人陈述(Personal Statement)基本要求:
第一部分:Writing a personal statement for further study.
1.You should demonstrate academic interest, subject specific knowledge, ability and motivation to succeed.
你需要在你的PS里写明你的学术兴趣,学科的专业知识,能力和成功的动机。
2.The statement will only be convincing if the points are backed up by hard evidence ie examples drawn from academic achievements, work experience and extra-curricular activities.
PS需要有确凿的例子才有说服力(例如:学术成就、工作经验和课外活动)
3.The statement needs to be concise and should only include information that is strictly relevant. Don't tell your life story.
陈述要简洁,只要阐述非常相关的信息就好。不要讲动情的生活故事
4.Consideration needs to be given to the content, structure and style of the statement.
内容,结构和陈述的风格都需要考虑
5. Organise the information; focus on one topic/theme at a time and ensure the text logically progresses.
陈述需要有逻辑有条理,一次聚焦于一个话题。
6.Be positive and try to start each section with the most impressive evidence or information.
积极正面的,每个部分以最令人印象深刻的例子或信息开头。
第二部分:Structuring your statement 关于PS结构
You can change the order to highlight the areas you feel are most important to your application and create a natural flow for the reader.
你可以改变顺序来突出你觉得重要的信息,并且读起来顺畅。
These are some suggestions, you may not have everything under every heading and some may not be relevant for you.
这些只是建议,不是每一项都必须包括,有些内容可能与你不相关
第三部分:Why this university? 为什么选这个学校
Be specific – don’t make generic statements such as “Because you are an internationally-renowned university with an excellent academic reputation”.
写具体一点!
1.If the university itself made a difference in your choice - what was this?
如果这个学校改变了你的选择,那是什么影响了你?
2.Have you studied there before and enjoy the environment?
你是否曾经在曼大学习过,你喜欢这的环境吗?
3.Is it's location and the opportunity to gain work experience locally a factor?
你选择这个学校是否是因为它的地理位置和能给予你在当地工作的机会?
4.Has it got a strong reputation in this particular field of research?
你选择这个学校是否是因为它良好的学术声誉?
5.Are there specific academic staff you want to do research or study with?
这里是否有特定的老师你想要跟他学习或做研究?
6.Perhaps it offers something else unique?
也许它能提供一些独一无二的东西给你?
第四部分:Why this subject?为什么选这个专业
1.Your motivation - When did you become interested in this subject and what have you learned about it?
你的动机-你什么时候对这个专业感兴趣,你对这个专业有什么了解?
2.What is it about the structure of the course, or the choice of modules, that appeals to you? Did you attend an open day or talk to lecturers?
是什么这个课程的设置吸引了你?你是否参加过学校开放日或和老师交谈过?
3.Demonstrate subject knowledge, through relevant prior learning, projects, dissertations, case studies etc. It could also come through relevant work experience in this field
展示关于专业课的知识,通过之前的提前学习,项目,毕业论文和案例分析等等。也可以提供一些相关的工作经验证明。
第五部分:Academic ability 学术能力
1. Academic achievement - have you got what it takes to do this course? Grades in key relevant subjects.
学术成就 --你是否获得学习这么课需要的成就能力,相关科目的成绩
第六部分:Academic prizes 学术获奖
1.Does it match your learning style - can you demonstrate this? Will you have to do group projects can you demonstrate teamwork or leadership?
它是否适合你的学习方式?你将来需要做小组项目吗?你能说明你的团队合作能力和领导力吗?
2.Can you demonstrate the dedication and resilience required to complete the course? Ability to use initiative, problem solve, manage workload, work to deadlines, work under pressure.
你能说明你有毅力和风险精神来完成这门课的能力吗?
例如:主观能动性,解决问题的能力,管理工作,抗压工作等
3.Other academic skills relevant to the course, computing skills, knowledge of relevant scientific techniques, analytical or research skills etc.
其他与课程有关的学术技能,例如计算机技术,相关科学技能,分析和研究技能
第七部分:Personal skills & experience 个人技能及经验
You can talk about work experience, volunteering and extracurricular activites in more depth here, but make sure you are evidencing key knowledge or skills needed for this course and your future career options.
你可以在这一部分详细深入的谈论你的工作经验,志愿者活动和课外活动,但是这些要确保你具备这门课和你未来的职业所需要的知识或技能。
第八部分:Your future? 你的未来
What are your career aims? How will this course help you achieve them? Knowledge, skills, accreditation with professional bodies etc.
你的职业目标是什么?这个课程能怎么帮你实现你的目标?例如:知识,技能,机构认证等
总之,学院的要求是:
A personal statement should be roughly 500 words, explaining why you wish to study this particular course, how your academic, professional and personal background prepares you for it and what you hope to gain from studying the course. The statement please ensure you have a clear understanding of the course content and learning outcomes by referring to the course details on our webpage.