All applications must include a personal statement (minimum one A4 page). Your statement should

• explain your motivation for applying to the programme, the specific project and how it relates to your plans for the future
• explain why you should be offered a place on the programme, highlight elements of your academic record which align with the theme of the programme and chosen project, such as university project work or courses you have taken
• highlight any other relevant skills or experience

CVs should be included with details of other relevant work experience and qualifications to support your application. Please do not include any school (pre-university) certificates, unless otherwise specified above.

You should provide a complete list of all courses and marks from your university in your application, in an easy to read format (low resolution scanned documents may not be legible). This should be an official document provided by your university.

You should nominate two academic referees, at least one from your most recent studies. Make sure the people you nominate to write your references have up-to-date knowledge of your experience. If you are currently studying and have not yet completed your degree, include a referee who can comment on your predicted grade.

Applicants whose first language is not English, and whose full undergraduate degree was not taught in an English-speaking country, must hold/achieve a minimum score in an approved English language test as specified in Profile B 

You do not need to have reached the required level of English language before submitting an application, but an English language test must be submitted with the application for review. If necessary, English language will be included as a condition of offer.

We strongly encourage applicants to provide a statement (up to one A4 page) of their research interests, and how they relate to the supervisor(s) and projects that they have proposed. The primary purpose is to provide evidence of enthusiasm and academic maturity. It is expected that students adapt their project area during their first year, in collaboration with their supervisor.

At application stage, you should identify:

1.The project(s) you are interested in from the list provided or an individual research proposal that you intend to address;

2.The research context for your project/programme of work;

3.The methods you think you would use to pursue the key questions.

Try to avoid generic projects that extend course/textbook content, and ensure that there is a computational statistics component, broadly interpreted. It is important to map your interests to the project or supervisor you would like to work with.