1 / 17

Studying Postgraduate Overseas; what to prepare?

This guide provides information on what to prepare when studying for a postgraduate degree overseas, including academic capability, language proficiency, cost involved, and adjustability to the new environment. It also covers family matters and the importance of leaving work behind. Additionally, it explores reasons to study overseas, factors to consider when choosing a study destination, entry requirements, statement of purpose, research proposal, and the cost involved. Useful websites for further information are also provided.

dwashington
Download Presentation

Studying Postgraduate Overseas; what to prepare?

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Studying Postgraduate Overseas; what to prepare?

  2. Concern • Academic capability • Language • Cost involved • Adjustability to the new environment • Family matters • Work left behind

  3. Why study overseas ? • To experience new culture, customs and ideas first hand • For its quality and its choice • Exposure to multicultural society • The chance to study in different language • Built relationships for future prospect

  4. How to choose study destination • Subject of interest • Quality Assured • Relevant Areas of Research • Study Facilities - Library, Computers, Laboratories, accommodation • Supervisor • Location

  5. Route to Postgraduate S1 Degree PG Diploma (9 months) MSc/MA/MBA/MEng (1-2 years) MPhil (2 years) PhD (2-5 years)

  6. Entry Requirements • Academic transcripts & Certificate (in English) • IELTS/ibt TOEFL score min. 6.5/81 • 2 Academic references • Statement of Purpose • Research Proposal (approx. 2000 words)

  7. Statement of Purpose • Statement of Purpose / Personal Statement : • Your statement which promotes yourself to support your application • Your edge in which you have control • Contains all information that is not explained in the application form

  8. Why SP is important? • It is required by overseas institution /university to get to know the international applicants who could not attend interview session. • Therefore it is the only opportunity for international applicants to convince the admissions board by performing their motivation of study and character in writing, so the board could assess the applicant’s communication skills.

  9. What should we put in SP? • Reasons why do you choose the subject • Qualification and qualities for the subject • Working experience which suit your choice of study/research • Genuine interest, dedication, and desire to learn more • Career prospect

  10. Research Proposal Research Proposal is a media to convey the area of research that you wish to engage in (it is normally 1500-2000 words) Aims : To obtain partner to supervise, support, assist and defend us

  11. What should we put in RP? • A working title of the topic area • General overview of area of interest: Brief abstract, identify the discipline(s) involved, indicates how your background gives you competences in the chosen area. • Identification of relevant literature: Show awareness on issues raised in the area, show that your proposed area of research is unique in some way, identify your niche which will lead on to thesis preparation. • Key research questions: Focus on key questions within your niche area.

  12. Methodology – how you will do it: Demonstrate an awareness of the methodological tools, show some understanding of which should be suitable for specific area of your research. • Timescale/research planning: Demonstrate that that it is manageable within appropriate time period. • Bibliography: Short list of references to key articles and texts.

  13. Cost involved Tuition Fee : varies for each country and may be depended upon subject of interest (Social/Science/Arts/Business, etc.) Cost of Living : varies for each country (it is also different between small city and big city) Health insurance : make sure you have this before applying a student visa

  14. Additional preparation • Your health : general check-up dentist special requirements (wheelchair, dyslexia, etc) • Collect all information about the chosen country through books, internet, representative, agency, etc : people, weather, food, language, culture, custom, and all aspects in your new environment

  15. Be prepared with culture shock : method of study food weather clothing • Money matters : currency bank living cost (accommodation, food, transportation, etc)

  16. Useful Website • UK : www.britishcouncil.id • France: www.campusfrance.org • Netherland: www.studyin.nl • Germany: www.daad.de • New Zealand: www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/studying-in-nz • Australia: www.studyinaustralia.or.id • USA: www.USeduguides.com • Canada : www.studycanada.ca • Singapore : www.singaporeedu.gov.sg

  17. Any Question??

More Related