Applying from the UK

Personal Statement

A personal statement to explain why you want to study this specific course at Edinburgh Napier University. This is your opportunity to tell us how your academic and professional experiences have prepared you for studying this subject at postgraduate level. We’re looking for around 500 words or a single side of A4 paper. 

When writing your personal statement, please consider the following questions:

• Why would you like to study this specific course?
• Why would you like to study at Edinburgh Napier University?
• How is your academic experience relevant?
• How is your work experience relevant?
• What are your career aspirations and how would this course help?

It’s important to also check the 'Entry Requirements' section on the course page. If there are any additional requirements for the personal statement, we’ll make sure to mention it there.  

Before you submit your application, we’d encourage to you to proofread your statement. Are you getting your message across clearly? Is the course title, and any names/dates, written accurately?

Academic Certificate

Academic Transcript 

A copy of the final transcript for your highest qualification, which confirms the modules you completed and your final overall grade. If the transcript is not in English, please provide a copy of the original transcript and an official translation into English.

If you haven’t completed your current studies yet, please share a copy of your most recent transcript.

If you cannot find your final transcript, you can start your application without it. We will let you know if it is needed later.

Reference

A reference is usually not required if you meet the standard entry requirements. However, MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration), MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration), and MSW Social Work courses are currently exceptions to this rule.

We may also ask for references if an offer is based on work experience. In this case, the offer would be conditional, and we would explain what is needed in the offer Email.

To be as prepared as possible, you can choose to share the professional email addresses (e.g. ‘@napier.ac.uk’ rather than ‘@yahoo.com’) of two referees when filling out the application form. A reference request would then be sent to both email addresses automatically. Alternatively, you could upload references with your application if they are on official-headed paper, in PDF format, dated, and signed/stamped to show authenticity.

If you're self-employed, we may be able to consider a reference from your accountant or tax manager.

CV

A CV that details your full employment history. We would like to know about each job you've had, including any internships and volunteer roles. For each job, please follow the steps below:

1. Company name, job title, and location
2. A detailed description of your role and responsibilities
3. Start and end date of employment (Month/Year – Month/Year)
4. Work mode (part-time or full-time)
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for each job

The National Careers Service share further guidance on how to write a CV, click here to learn more.

Applying from Overseas

Personal Statement

A personal statement to explain why you want to study this specific course at Edinburgh Napier University. This is your opportunity to tell us how your academic and professional experiences have prepared you for studying this subject at postgraduate level. We’re looking for around 500 words or a single side of A4 paper. 

When writing your personal statement, please consider the following questions:

• Why would you like to study this specific course?
• Why would you like to study at Edinburgh Napier University?
• How is your academic experience relevant?
• How is your work experience relevant?
• What are your career aspirations and how would this course help?

It’s important to also check the 'Entry Requirements' section on the course page. If there are any additional requirements for the personal statement, we’ll make sure to mention it there.  

Before you submit your application, we’d encourage to you to proofread your statement. Are you getting your message across clearly? Is the course title, and any names/dates, written accurately?

Academic Certificate

Academic Transcript 

A copy of the final transcript for your highest qualification, which confirms the modules you completed and your final overall grade. If the transcript is not in English, please provide a copy of the original transcript and an official translation into English.

If you haven’t completed your current studies yet, please share a copy of your most recent transcript.

If you cannot find your final transcript, you can start your application without it. We will let you know if it is needed later.

Reference

As part of your application, you will be asked to share the professional email addresses (e.g. ‘@napier.ac.uk’ rather than ‘@yahoo.com’) of two referees. They will then receive an automatic reference request from the University.

Alternatively, you can upload a reference if it is on official-headed paper, in PDF format, dated, and signed/stamped to show authenticity.

The type of reference will depend on your situation:

What is a reference?

An academic reference should be related to your highest or most relevant qualification. We’d recommend asking your personal tutor or lecturer.

An employment reference should be related to your current or most recent employment. We’d suggest asking your line manager or Human Resources department.

We may ask for further references if an offer is based on work experience. In this case, the offer would be conditional, and we would explain what is needed in the offer email.

Passport (photo page) and any previous visa documents

CV

A CV that details your full employment history. We would like to know about each job you've had, including any internships and volunteer roles. For each job, please follow the steps below:

1. Company name, job title, and location
2. A detailed description of your role and responsibilities
3. Start and end date of employment (Month/Year – Month/Year)
4. Work mode (part-time or full-time)
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for each job

The National Careers Service share further guidance on how to write a CV, click here to learn more.