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Your transcripts should give detailed information of the individual grades received in your university-level qualifications to date. You should only upload official documents issued by your institution and any transcript not in English should be accompanied by a certified translation.More information about the transcript requirement is available in the Application Guide.(https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/applying-to-oxford/application-guide?wssl=1#content-tab--4)
Curriculum Vitae:
A CV/résumé is compulsory for all applications. Most applicants choose to submit a document of one to two pages highlighting their academic achievements and any relevant professional experience.
Personal Statement:
Your statement should include details of your previous academic training, as well as any relevant research and work experience; the proposed area in which you intend to write a dissertation; and evidence of motivation for studying this degree which can include travel and volunteer activities. You should indicate whether you intend to or aspire to pursue doctoral studies.https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/courses/msc-african-studies?wssl=1
Recommendation Letter:
Three overall, of which at least two must be academic.
Whilst you must register three referees, the department may start the assessment of your application if two of the three references are submitted by the course deadline and your application is otherwise complete. Please note that you may still be required to ensure your third referee supplies a reference for consideration.
Your references should generally be academic, though you may submit up to one professional reference.
Your references will support intellectual ability, academic achievement, motivation, and relevant experience.
Written Work:
One essay of 2000 words.You should submit a piece of academic writing in English with appropriate references. An extract of a longer piece of work may be submitted, but should be accompanied by a note which puts it in context.