Postgraduate Research Application

Visa Information

Based on your application so far, it looks like you might need a UK Student Visa. The below information is designed to help you prepare for making a Visa application.
Financial Proof & Required Funds

When applying for your visa, you may need to provide evidence that you have enough funds to cover your studies and living expenses. If you have a government student loan, proof of approval is usually enough. Otherwise, you will need to show that you have:
1. Enough to cover your first year’s tuition fees, plus
2. £9,207 for personal maintenance costs.
These funds must be in your account for at least 30 consecutive days before applying.

English Language Requirement

Some students need to provide proof of English proficiency, but this is not required if:
1. You are from Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, the British overseas territories, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, the UK, or the USA.
2. You are a Canadian national.
3. You are applying for a study abroad programme linked to a US university degree.
4. You have already proved your English proficiency in a previous visa application.
When to Apply

You can submit your visa application up to four months before your course starts (e.g., from April for a September start). The latest you can apply is six weeks before term begins, but applying earlier is best to avoid delays.

Course Choice
Start Date:

Enrolment for research degrees is in September or January of each year. Please be aware that the admission process for PhD study includes completing a full proposal and research plan, which can take several months, depending on the amount of preparatory research you have done already.
Month*
Year*
Primary Mode of Attendance:

Manchester (On-campus)Online
Intensity of Study:*

Full-timePart-time
Method of Study:*

Full-timePart-time
Programme:*

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Subject Area: *
Initial Proposal (250 words):*

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Financial information
What financial arrangements have you made to meet the fees for the course?
Specify what financial obligations you will have apart from your fees while in College:
Will you need to take outside work while studying at College?*

YesNo
Medical Information
Do you have any physical, mental or emotional disabilities or health conditions/allergies which might adversely affect the successful completion of your course of study?*

YesNo
Please specify:
Do you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (such as dyslexia)?*

YesNo
Has it been clinically diagnosed?

YesNo

Educational Background

Students must provide original documentary evidence of all qualifications claimed, in the form of examination certificates, diplomas and/or academic transcripts. If these are not immediately available, it is the responsibility of the applicant to contact the educational institutions concerned to request this information to be forwarded direct to the Admissions Coordinator. Ahead of this, applicants may upload electronic copies using the links provided.
Post-Secondary Education (University or College)
Post-Secondary Education Certificate(s)/Transcript(s):

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University or College:
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Last Attended:

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University or College:
First Attended:

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Last Attended:

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Graduated:
Date Graduated:

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Subject:
Degree and Class:
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University or College:
First Attended:

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Last Attended:

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Graduated:
Date Graduated:

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Subject:
Degree and Class:
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Other Post-Secondary Education and Training
Name and Location:
First Attended:

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Last Attended:

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Qualification:
Name and Location:
First Attended:

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Name and Location:
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Qualification:
English Language Proficiency

All teaching at the College is conducted in English, so applicants whose first language is not English or who are not from exempt countries need to demonstrate proficiency in English through completion of an IELTS test with a minimum score of 7.0, or its equivalent, overall. You are responsible for arranging to take the appropriate test and for submitting the documentary evidence. This is not required for permanent residents of the UK or other EU nations.
Is English your first language?*

YesNo
First Language:*
IELTS Documentation:

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IELTS Score:
You must be able to show English Language proficiency as part of your application for two reasons:
- Academic: The College must be satisfied that you will be capable of study at this level in English
- Immigration: The UK Governement will only accept visa applications from students who have English Language skills.
  Citizens and permanent residents of the UK, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland do not normally need to provide evidence of English Language proficiency.
If you will need a student visa, you must have either:
- A recent IELTS test, or
- A previous University-level qualification, studied in English, and in an English-majority institution (eg: within the USA, parts of South Africa, etc.). This does not include studies undertaken in the English language in non-English-speaking areas (eg: China, India, South Korea, Pakistan).
If you will not need a student visa (eg: EU/EC nationals), you must still provide evidence that you will be able to study at Undergraduate level in English. An IELTS is one way to show this, but some equivalents may be acceptable. If you have not already taken an IELTS and wish to discuss your options, please contact the admissions department of the college once your application is submitted.

Academic References

Please supply the names and addresses of two academic referees able to comment on your suitability for the proposed course of study. When the application has been received, the college will contact the referees with the appropriate forms. You will be notified when your application is complete.
Referee 1
Referee's Name:*

TitleFirst NameLast Name
Referee's Email:*
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Address:
Referee 2
Referee's Name:*

TitleFirst NameLast Name
Referee's Email:*
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Address:
Sample of Academic Written Work

To help us assess your suitability for postgraduate theological study, please provide a written sample of academic work, preferably in the area of study you would like to undertake research in.
Please upload a sample of academic writing here:*

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Personal Statement

Please provide a personal statement (between 50-250 words) in the space below, indicating why you have applied to study your desired programme at NTC.
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Declaration

By appending your name below, you certify that the information in this form is correct to the best of your knowledge. Some of the information submitted in this form may be shared with other education professionals associated with Nazarene Theological College with the aim of finding an appropriate supervisory team for your research degree. If you have concerns about this or would like more information, please contact the admissions team immediately by emailing admissions@nazarene.ac.uk.
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Postgraduate Research Application Form

Personal Information

Contact Details

Visa Information

Financial Proof & Required Funds

English Language Requirement

When to Apply

Course Choice

Start Date:

Financial information

Medical Information

Educational Background

Post-Secondary Education (University or College)

Other Post-Secondary Education and Training

English Language Proficiency

Academic References

Referee 1

Referee 2

Sample of Academic Written Work

Personal Statement

Declaration