Postgraduate Research Applications
Guidance Notes
Postgraduate Research Applications
Introduction
In February 2013 the Admissions Project Board prioritised the development of a Postgraduate Research online application form. As a result, the following new developments have also been implemented to aid the research application process. All developments will be implemented to “go live” in September 2013 simultaneously.
New Developments
Postgraduate Research Admissions Web Pages
How to apply
Research programmes/Apply now
Postgraduate Research Application Form
Dynamic online application form
School View (PGR Academic Decision tool)
Online access via e-Vision to view Research applications
Help and Advice
Technical assistance
T: 3333
E:
General guidance, application enquiries, training and access to School View (PGR Academic Decision Tool)
T: 2140
E:
Guidance Notes
Postgraduate Research Admissions Web Pages
How to apply
url: h http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/admissions/pg/apply/rews.ac.uk/admissions/pg/
Research programmes/Apply now
Guidance Notes
Postgraduate Research Application Form
Key aspects
· Only complete applications can be submitted
· Mandatory documents uploaded and attached to application form pre submission
Mandatory Document/Statement / FacultyCV / All
Covering letter/PS/Letter of purpose* / All
Qualifications / All
Research proposal / Arts and Divinity
Academic Written Sample / Arts and Divinity
Critical Writing Sample / School of English
*this is now an embedded question within the application form itself
· Referees sent link to online web form
· Applicant can upload document post-application, if applicable eg
§ Final transcript
§ English Language certificate
§ One additional document
· Automated acknowledgement emails on
§ Submission of application
§ Reference request sent
§ Receipt of reference
§ Upload of additional document
Registration & Log in (via new “Apply now” button on Admissions web pages)
Guidance Notes
School View (PGR Academic Decision Tool)
Access permissions
Registry Postgraduate Team setup permissions for School user access
Email:
Schools/Units are responsible for maintaining authorised users for their own School keeping Registry informed of any changes
Accessing PGR School View
From the University home page select “Current Staff” then “e‐Vision”
Log in using University username and pass word
Click PGR Academic Decision Tool
Click View Applications
Select School and year
Select record
View application
Upload documents are attached to the application form
View document
Make a note
Return to application listing
Return to selection options
Search by applicant
Returns all available applicants, click “Search”
Search on any blank field
Enter search criteria and click ‘Retrieve’
Return to selection options
Click “Exit” to leave application
Important Note: applications received before 6 Sept (Go Live) will also appear in School View however the application form will be incomplete and documents will not be visible so for such records the paper copies will need to be referred to.
Help and Advice
Technical assistance
T: 3333
E:
General guidance, application enquiries and access
T: 2140
E:
Notes to Registry Staff:
Permission access is set-up via PRC/PCE ( PGR_APP_SCH)
Author: Kirsty Stokes (kgs)(2363)
Date:Aug 2013 Page 1