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Postgraduate Research Applications Guidance Notes

Postgraduate Research Applications

IntroductionIn February 2013 the Admissions Project Board prioritised the development of a Postgraduate Research online application form. As a result, the following new developments have also been implemented to aid the research application process. All developments will be implemented to “go live” in September 2013 simultaneously.

New Developments

Postgraduate Research Admissions Web PagesHow to applyResearch programmes/Apply now

Postgraduate Research Application FormDynamic online application form

School View (PGR Academic Decision Tool)Online access via e-Vision to view Research applications

Help and AdviceTechnical assistance

T: 3333E: [email protected]

General guidance, application enquiries, training and access to School View (PGR Academic Decision Tool)

T: 2140E: [email protected]

Author: Kirsty Stokes (kgs)(2363)Date:Aug 2013

mailto:[email protected]


Guidance NotesPostgraduate Research Admissions Web Pages

How to applyurl: h http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/admissions/pg/apply/rews.ac.uk/admissions/pg/

Research programmes/Apply now


http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/admissions/pg/apply/

Guidance NotesPostgraduate Research Application Form

Key aspects Only complete applications can be submitted Mandatory documents uploaded and attached to application form pre submission

Mandatory Document/Statement FacultyCV AllCovering letter/PS/Letter of purpose* AllQualifications AllResearch proposal Arts and DivinityAcademic Written Sample Arts and DivinityCritical Writing Sample School of English

*this is now an embedded question within the application form itself Referees sent link to online web form Applicant can upload document post-application, if applicable eg

Final transcript English Language certificate One additional document

Automated acknowledgement emails on Submission of application Reference request sent Receipt of reference Upload of additional document

Registration & Log in (via new “Apply now” button on Admissions web pages)


Guidance Notes

School View (PGR Academic Decision Tool)

Access permissions

Registry Postgraduate Team setup permissions for School user access

Email: [email protected]

Schools/Units are responsible for maintaining authorised users for their own School keeping Registry informed of any changes

Accessing PGR School ViewFrom the University home page select “Current Staff” then “e‐Vision”

Log in using University username and pass word

Click PGR Academic Decision Tool



Click View Applications

Select School and year

Select record


View applicationUpload documents are attached to the application form


View document


Make a note

Return to application listing

Return to selection options

Search by applicant


Returns all available applicants, click “Search”

Search on any blank field

Enter search criteria and click ‘Retrieve’


Return to selection options

Click “Exit” to leave application

Important Note: applications received before 6 Sept (Go Live) will also appear in School View however the application form will be incomplete and documents will not be visible so for such records the paper copies will need to be referred to.

Help and Advice

Technical assistance T: 3333E: [email protected]

General guidance, application enquiries and accessT: 2140E: [email protected]




Notes to Registry Staff:Permission access is set-up via PRC/PCE ( PGR_APP_SCH)


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