Comprehensive Guide: What to Do After Receiving an Offer from University of Auckland
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve received an offer for a Master’s in Media and Screen Studies (180 credits)! Since many of you have been reaching out to ask about the university, I decided to put together this post to give you all the details!
🎈 How to Apply?
Head over to the university’s official website, search for the program by its English name, create an account, fill in the necessary information, and follow the steps through to completion. It’s a straightforward process!
📌 Required Materials (specific to the master’s program I applied for, may differ for PhD)
– No recommendation letters needed
– No personal statement required
– No research proposal necessary
– No need to network
– Not even a resume is required (yes, you read that right!)
All I had to submit were my IELTS score report, original and translated copies of my bachelor’s degree certificate and diploma, and my university transcripts. Just the basics!
📍 Timeline
August 11, 2024 – October 1, 2024
🧸 Application Fees or Deposit?
No, I didn’t encounter any fees during the application process. It’s completely free!
🥊 IELTS Requirements
You need a minimum of 6.0 in each component and an overall score of 6.5 for the program I applied for.
🍬 Background
I completed my bachelor’s at a 211 university with a GPA of 3.29/4 and an IELTS score of 6 (6.5).
🍟 Additional Tips
Since the application materials are quite basic, your undergraduate major should be highly relevant to the program. If it isn’t, you might only receive a diploma offer or a conditional offer with additional requirements. The admissions panel will likely evaluate your suitability based on the courses you took during your undergraduate studies.
🍎 Immigration Considerations
I initially considered New Zealand 🇳🇿 as an option because I was aiming for immigration. However, after receiving the offer and taking some advice from the forum, I delved into the immigration policies. The conclusion? It’s not easy to immigrate, especially for media majors. I’m still weighing my options and deciding whether to go or not.
