HOW TO WRITE A PERSONAL STATEMENT FOR A MASTER’S PROGRAMME
A personal statement, also known as the statement of purpose is a special type of essay that supports your application to study at a university. It is a statement of scholarly interests and should include specific personal information about yourself, information relating to your desires toward choosing a specific course.
Your personal statement should demonstrate why you are a good candidate that should get admission for a Master’s programme at your preferred university. To do so, you’ll need to write a brief essay about your experience, motivation and your previous accomplishments, with real examples and proof demonstrating who you are as a student and why you’re a good fit for the degree you’ve chosen.
QUESTIONS THAT MAY HELP YOU PLAN YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT.
Your personal statement is an invitation to the admission committee to get to know who you are; it should also be the result of a self-reflection. When writing a personal statement, you are taking the time to find out who you are and what your future aspirations should be — both in terms of what you want to study and what you want to do after graduation.
Questions like this should be addressed in your personal statement:
- Why do you want to study a Master’s program and how will you benefit from it?
- How well does the course match your abilities?
- Why would you like to study in a specific country?
- How do you distinguish yourself from the crowd – for example, by work experience?
- In your future career, what do you want to be/do?
- What contribution may your work provide to the department/university/society?
- Why would you like to study in a specific school, amongst other schools that are also offering the same course?
Also, if you’re applying for a subject that isn’t in the same field as your undergraduate degree, explain why you want to change your major.
Consider the following:
- How your undergraduate degree will help you bring new perspectives to your course
- The reasons behind your decision to switch fields of study
- How altering your course of study will benefit your future career
HOW TO WRITE A PERSONAL STATEMENT.
- STRUCTURE
- LANGUAGE
STRUCTURE
The structure of a personal statement must contain the following information
- Have a compelling middle section and conclusion, as well as an eye-catching and fascinating introduction.
- Have an introduction that serves as a framework for the rest of your statement, with the main body explaining your interests, experience, and knowledge.
- It should contain a minimum of 500 words
- Have no more than 25-30 words in each sentence
- The conclusion should summarize your important ideas, reflect on your major achievements, and clearly demonstrate your desire to learn.
Example:
INTRODUCTION
I am a graduate who wishes to further her studies in the field of English Literature. I graduated with a B.A. in Fine Arts, securing a Second class Upper-division from the University of Lagoon which is a leading State University in the western part.
I’ve always been fascinated by a writer’s creativity, which leads me to believe that English is the best degree to study at the university. My love for English has only grown over the years, and my ability and dedication to study will be of great service during my time at university
CONCLUSION
I approach literature with unrelenting zeal, which will undoubtedly enable me to enjoy the trials that lie ahead. With all of my future ambitions, being able to study at your university will provide a fantastic platform for me to achieve them. I hope that the information provided above justifies my position and aids you in making an informed conclusion.
LANGUAGE
Your tone should be positive and enthusiastic. It should demonstrate your desire to learn as well as persuade the university that you have what it takes to succeed in one of their courses.
You ought to:
- Make use of compelling introductory paragraphs.
- Make sure your grammar, punctuation, and spelling are correct.
- Avoid exaggerated assertions and use plain language in short sentences.
- Focus on the course.
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