Cover letter for postgraduate studies(5 samples)
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This blog post will show samples of “cover letters for postgraduate studies.”
Samples of cover letters for postgraduate studies
When applying for a postgraduate program, you need a well-written cover letter that showcases your passion for and dedication to your course. When writing a cover letter, these are some of the essential things to include in your letter:
- Address your recipient with a formal salutation. For example, “Dear/Hello (name of the recipient).”
- introduction and a big achievement fitting the program.
- Key information about you and why you fit the postgraduate program.
- Highlight your strengths: Why do your strengths make you a good match for the program?
- Express what your plans are for the future: How will this particular program help get you there?
- Conclude your letter with a forward-looking statement. For example, “I look forward to discussing the position further.”
Sample 1: “Cover letter for postgraduate studies”
“Bloomington, Dec 16, 2019
Dr. John Smith
Columbia University
708 Philosophy Hall,
1150 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10027
Dear Dr. Smith,
I am pleased to submit my application to the Master of Arts in Philosophy program at Columbia University. Given my previous academic background, a BA in Linguistics & Philosophy from Boston University (4.0 GPA), the graduate program at Columbia with its modules in Philosophy of Language is a perfect fit for me to expand my expertise and make a step towards my goal of completing a PhD in Philosophy, focusing on the Philosophy of Language and the way microaggressive and dog-whistle language in politics shapes public opinion.
While working on my BA at Boston University, I have had the incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of linguistics research. During my studies in the ‘Topics in Knowledge, Language, and Logic’ module, I have had the opportunity to join Dr. Fraser’s research on the language of the media. My part was in the preparation stage, during initial, manual selection of parsing criteria, establishing algorithm rules and baselines. I have manually analyzed the language of 300+ articles using a continuously evolving model. Several of my recommendations and insights became key tenets of the model, which you can read more about in Dr. Fraser’s letter of recommendation. All in all, I have given over 500 hours over 2 years to this project, while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Together with colleagues and students from the Department of Computer Science, an algorithm was built to parse media content and use NLP through Python to analyze the language within. The sentiments of each media outlet could then be plotted on a subject-specific spectrum. Over 500,000 articles and 400 million words were analyzed. One of the recommendations for further research was to study the implications and effects of what Dr. Fraser called ‘combative’ language on public opinion, and the proportional impact of positive vs. negative descriptions. This has now become my ambition, and I hope to complete a PhD that surveys these effects.
Please find the list of attachments and application documents below. It is compliant with the list required on the university website, but if there is anything else you require, or you have any questions, please let me know.
Thank you,
Joanna Perreault
Attached:
Graduate School Admission Application
Undergraduate Transcript
Statement of Academic Purpose
Resume
2 Writing Samples (1 Philosophy, 1 Linguistics)
3 letters of evaluation/recommendation”
Sample 2: “Cover letter for postgraduate studies”
“Dr. Isabelle Holmes
Department of Physical Sciences
The State University of New York at Stony Brook
100 Nicolls Rd.
Stony Brook, NY 11794
Dear Dr. Holmes,
With great pleasure, I would like to submit my application for the Master of Science In Geography program at the Department of Physical Sciences at SUNY Stony Brook. After recently completing my bachelor’s studies, this graduate program is the perfect path forward for me towards my goal of joining the Arctic Research Institute.
As a graduate of Brown University’s Bachelor of Science in Geological & Earth Sciences program, I was fortunate enough to be mentored by some of the greatest minds in these fields. Under their tutelage, I’ve honed my observational and analytical skills, as well as my knowledge of report-taking and reading measurements. I also had the life-changing experience of working with the preeminent polar explorer, Dr. Gilford, on her summer quantifying the rapidly receding coastline of the Queen Elizabeth Islands.
Below my signature, you’ll find the application documents requested from me from the university website. If there is anything further from me you need, please give me a call, and I’ll get to it right away. Thank you very much for your time and consideration of my graduate school application.
Sincerely,
Gabrielle Fernandes Costa
Enclosed:
Graduate Admission Application
Undergraduate Transcripts
Statement of Purpose
Standardized Test Scores
Personal Statement / Essay
Resume
2x Reference Letters”
Sample 3: “Cover letter for postgraduate studies”
“Sarah Johnson
2341 E. Main Street
Chattanooga, TN 37341
December 7, 2020
Dr. Timothy Greer
Department of Psychology
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
800 University Lane
Chattanooga, TN 37341
Dear Dr. Greer:
It is my pleasure to submit my application for the Masters of Family Psychology program at the Psychology department at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. As a recent graduate of Belhaven University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, this graduate program is the perfect next step toward achieving my goal of becoming a Licensed Family and Marriage Counselor and opening my own practice.
During my time in the undergraduate program at Belhaven University, I was able to develop several skills that make me a strong candidate for your program including time-management skills, analytical skills and strong research and writing skills. A few of my greatest accomplishments achieved while in my undergraduate program include interning for the esteemed counseling program at The University of Tennessee and graduating with high honors. I have chosen the Masters of Family Psychology program at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga because of the university’s core focus on family counseling within the master’s program.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if there is any additional information or documents I can provide. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Sarah Johnson
Enclosed:
Application
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of purpose
Letters of recommendation
Official transcripts”
Sample 4: “Cover letter for postgraduate studies”
“Hunter Thomas
14 Breakers Way
Pacifica, CA 97854
hunterthomas@email.com
Dr. Greg Hijio
Department of Psychology
293 High Street.
Green University
Canton, NY 29382
RE: Application for Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology
Dear Dr. Greg Hijio,
It is with much pleasure that I submit my application for a Master’s Degree in Counseling in the Department of Psychology at Green University. I am particularly interesting in the Counseling program at Green University because of the extensive research that professors Smith and Jones have conducted in Child and Family Counseling.
At present, I am completing my Bachelors of Science in Psychology at Roanoke College, and I look forward to continuing my education in the pursuit of a career in Child and Family Counseling. During my Junior and Senior year I worked with Dr. Voltar conducting research on the relationship between personality and addiction. I also had the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of the counseling process during my internship at the Sam Sneed Psychiatric Ward. I believe that these experiences have prepared me for graduate school and make me a good fit for your program.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Please contact me if there is anything else I need to provide. I look forward to speaking with you further in the future.
Sincerely,
Hunter Thomas
Enc:
graduate school application
statement of purpose
Vita
writing sample”
Sample 5: “Cover letter for postgraduate studies”
“[Name of recipient]
[Department name]
[University or school name]
[University or school address]
[University or school city, state and zip code]
Dear [recipient’s name]:
It is my pleasure to submit my application for the [name of graduate program] at [name of department] at [name of university or school applying to]. As a recent graduate of [name of university or school attended] with a [degree type] in [major], this graduate program is the perfect next step toward achieving my goal of [specific post-graduate goal].
During my time in the undergraduate program at [name of university or school attended], I was able to develop several skills that make me a strong candidate for your program such as [list of transferrable skills]. A few of my greatest accomplishments achieved while in my undergraduate program include [list of achievements]. I have chosen the [name of graduate program] at [name of university or school applying to] because of [specific interest relevant to this specific school and program].
Thank you for your time and consideration. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if there is any additional information or documents I can provide. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Enclosed:
[Enclosure one]
[Enclosure two]
[Enclosure three]”
Frequently Asked Questions: Samples of cover letters for postgraduate studies
How do you end a cover letter for an award?
Always be polite when signing off from a cover letter. Acceptable closing salutations include “Best regards,” Thank you for your consideration,” “Respectfully” and “Sincerely.”
How do you close a cover letter example?
How to Close a Cover Letter
- Thank you,
- Best regards,
- Kind regards,
- Sincerely,
- With best regards,
- Best,
- Thank you for your consideration,
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