The University of Edinburgh

College of Humanities and Social Science

Business in the Arts Summer School

Application Form

Summer 2014

1. Are you applying through a study abroad provider or independently? (tick one)
Study abroad provider / Independently
Please name:
Personal details
2. Gender: / Male / Female
3. First name: / 4. Family name:
5. Country of birth: / 6. Date of birth(DD/MM/YY):
7. Country of residence: / 8. Nationality:
9. Passport number:
10. Do you suffer any disability, specific learning difficulty or medical condition? Please note your answer to this question is confidential and does not form any part of the admissions process; it is only used to help us provide you with the appropriate support you may require (tick one):
Yes / No
11. Do you have any criminal convictions? / Yes / No
If yes, please give details on a separate sheet and enclose with your application. Please note that your answer to this question is confidential. Spent and minor convictions (e.g. speeding) are unlikely to be considered relevant to the admissions decision.
Contact details
12. Currentaddress: / 13. Permanent address:
14. Telephone number:
(inc. country/area code) / 15. Telephone number:
(inc. country/area code)
16. University email address:
17. Personal email address:
Study details
18. Name of your home university:
19. Major/minor or intended major/minor disciplines of study:
20. Current year of study: / 21. Current cumulative GPA (if applicable):
22. If not included on your transcript, please list the courses currently in progress at your home university:
Course name: / Course level (e.g. 1st / 2nd year):
23. If English is not your first language, please give details of any English Language tests taken (see note at end of form for further information on our requirements) and enclose relevant certificates:
Test name (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.): / Result:
Reference/Verification number: / Date taken:
Supporting documents and personal statement
Along with your application, you should enclose copies of your supporting documentation, including an official transcript, an academic reference/recommendation, a personal statement (of about 500-800 words), a CV/resumeand an English language test certificate (if applicable).
Your personal statement provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate your motivation to embark on the programme, and you should use it to tell us about your aims, objectives and desired career progression, plus any experiences you have had which you feel are relevant to your application, particularly with regard to the internship component of the programme.
Checklist
Before submitting your application, please ensure you have enclosed each of the following documents (tick):
Official transcript / Academic reference/recommendation
Personal statement
CV/resume / English language test certificate
(if applicable)
Declaration
I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information given on this application is true, complete and accurate and that no other information requested or material information has been omitted. I confirm that my personal and internship statements, enclosed, are my own work. I accept that, if I do not fully comply with these requirements, the University shall have the right to cancel my application or discontinue my registration on the programme and I shall have no claim against the University of Edinburgh in relation hitherto.
I understand that I am liable for the fees for the whole period of the Business in the Arts Summer School. I understand that if offered a place, in order to secure it I will need to pay a deposit, which will be confirmed if/when I am offered a place on the programme. The deposit is not refundable unless I have been unable to obtain a visa (for which documentary proof will be required).
I understand that the University of Edinburgh holds information about everyone who applies to its courses and everyone who studies on them. The University discloses information about students to government agencies such as the Scottish Funding Council and the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). If my application is successful, the University will use the information to administer my studies, maintain its IT systems, monitor my performance and attendance, provide me with support, and for strategic planning. I understand that if an agent’s details have been given above, by submitting this application I am giving the University of Edinburgh permission to pass on any information about my application to that agent.
Signature: / Date:
Please submit your completed application to:
Visiting Student Office
College of Humanities and Social Science
3rd Floor, David Hume Tower
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9JX
Tel: +44(0)131 650 4094
Email: / Fax: +44(0)131 650 4678
Note on English language requirements
All applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English language. For non-native speakers we usually require one of the following (the test must be taken within 2 years prior to admission):
  • IELTS Academic module: minimum overall score of 7.0; at least 6.0 in each component

  • TOEFL (paper based test): 600

  • TOEFL (computer test): 250

  • TOEFL (Internet Based Test): minimum overall score of 100, at least 20 in each component

Data Protection Statement
The University of Edinburgh is registered as a data user with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner. All data kept within the University is treated as confidential. The University maintains student data in secure conditions and processes and discloses data in accordance with the terms of its Data Protection notification. Personal data you supply to the University will be made available for official purposes to academic and administrative staff, but access to data is strictly confined to staff with relevant responsibilities. When you register as a student at the University of Edinburgh, you will be given further information about Data Protection and be asked to sign a statement of consent.

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