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Please note: we are unable to accept any applications to study at present, pending a decision regarding the validation of our programmes.

• Online Applications
• Entrance Requirements
• Making an Application
• How is my Application Processed
• When do I apply?
• Contact details
• Application Form
• Funding and Fees

Simple and Straightforward
Application to study at the Al-Maktoum College is very simple and straightforward, you can apply directly online or by post or email.  Your application is made directly to the Al-Maktoum College.

Use our online application form, or otherwise download a copy of the form and return to us by email or mail.

Entrance Requirements
To enrol at Al-Maktoum College for any of the Masters programmes you will have, normally, an upper second-class Bachelors degree (2.1) or above in any of the Arts, Humanities, Islamic Studies, or Social Sciences from a recognised university or institute of learning or a qualification or experience which is acceptable as equivalent.

Teaching takes place solely in English. Any applicant whose first language is not English is required to demonstrate as a condition of entry an English test certificate as follows:

Making an Application
Application details can be obtained from the College Office (see contact details below). You may also download the Application Form from our website.  Applying online is also available.

An application to study must consist of the following:

• A completed Postgraduate Application Form
• Academic transcripts and/or degree certificate(s) to date
• For international applicants, proof of proficiency in English (see above)
• Academic References. For Research Programmes (PhD, MPhil etc) two confidential references in sealed envelopes, signed by the referee across the seal, are required. For Taught Programmes (MLitt) applicants from a UK institution are only required to supply one reference. Applicants with a first degree from outwith the UK are required to submit two references.
• A letter from your financial guarantor or written details about your proposed source of fees funding.

How is my Application Processed?

1. When the Al-Maktoum College receives your form, an acknowledgement letter is issued. Completed applications are considered first by the Institute, before being forwarded to the University of Aberdeen PG Admissions Office.
2. Successful applicants will receive either a conditional or unconditional admission offer. Under the terms of a conditional offer, applicants are requested to obtain or provide evidence of further or pending qualifications that will allow them to fully satisfy the course entry criteria. Such students may, for example, be awaiting final undergraduate degree results, or an English language test certificate. Unconditional offers may also be issued directly to applicants whose qualifications fully satisfy the entry criteria of their desired postgraduate programme. In addition, it is quite common for UK-based applicants for research degrees and candidates for postgraduate scholarships to be interviewed. Also interviewed (where possible) are those that have been out of education for a period of time.
3. You will be sent an Offer Letter, and an Acceptance/Decline and Financial Guarantee Form. You must complete and return these to the College. Once we have received all the necessary documentation you will be ‘cleared for admission’ either immediately (for unconditional offers) or when you have met the conditions of our offer to you. You will then be sent a Certificate of Acceptance which, if you are an overseas student, will allow you to begin arrangements for your student visa. Further information on the visa process is available at www.ukvisas.gov.uk The UK Government recently replaced its system of immigration with the Points Based System (PBS). The system has 5 Tiers under which individuals can apply for a visa. International (non European Economic Area (EEA)/non Swiss) students will need to apply for a student visa under Tier 4.  Please note that it is your responsibility to check Tier 4 requirements and make a valid application.
4. Once you have been ‘cleared for admission’ you will also be sent, from June 2010 onwards, a guide on coming to Dundee, and information regarding registration and tuition fees.

When do I apply?
The academic year at Al-Maktoum College starts in September each year. The taught postgraduate programme starts at this time. Applications can be made any time in the prior twelve months, normally before 1 June in the year you wish to start your studies.

Postgraduate research students can start any time of the year, the date being agreed between yourself and your supervisor. Therefore, for research degrees there is no application deadline.

Research students can register at any time during the academic year

Contact details
Postgraduate Administration
Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education
124 Blackness Road
Dundee DD1 5PE
Scotland, UK

Tel: 00 44 1382 908070
Fax: 00 44 1382 908077
Email: pgadmin@almi.abdn.ac.uk