M2A/COATED Application Form

Due to the ongoing uncertainty with regards to Covid-19 we are following Swansea University policy and the M2A team are currently working from home. The M2A remains open and can be contacted via the usual phone number, email and social media channels. If you have applied for one of our projects the interview schedule may be affected. We will contact applicants in due course with further information.

M2A/COATED Application Form

Once you have completed this form an electronic copy will be submitted to M2A@swansea.ac.uk
and the email address you provide in the 'Your Details' section.
No information input into this form is stored online.

PLEASE COMPLETE SECTION A, B AND C

For information on how we use your personal information please refer to the M2A Privacy Notice.

SECTION A

Which course are you applying for?

MSc by Research (1 year) Engineering Doctorate (4 years)

Would you like to be considered for both MSc and EngD opportunities?

Yes No

1. Participant Eligibility

To be eligible for a full award (stipend and fees) you must meet certain criteria as set by our funders, namely the Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Please tick the statements that apply to you and upload evidence.
Due to funding restrictions, these scholarships are not open to International candidates.

Qualifications

I have/ aim to have a minimum of an upper second class (2:1) honours Engineering or Physical Sciences degree, or a combination of degree and equivalent relevant experience to the same level by Summer 2020.

UPLOAD TRANSCRIPT AND DEGREE CERTIFICATE. If you are still an undergraduate, please provide a transcript of results known to date
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Please check our English Language requirements.

I am a native speaker of English.

I meet Swansea University English Language entry requirements.

UPLOAD COPY(IES) OF RELEVANT CERTIFICATE(S)
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I DO NOT have a valid English Language test certificate and will need to obtain one.

RESIDENTIAL AND FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

I have the legal right to work in the UK at the end of my studies.

UPLOAD PASSPORT and VISA if applicable
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I have checked the UK Council for International Student Affairs Wales Fee Status Information and would be eligible to pay tuition fees at the Home/EU rate.

I have a residential address in West Wales and the Valleys, or if offered a studentship will move to the area before I enrol on the programme. I will provide proof of address at enrolment.

I am not financially able to participate without the award of grant funding (do not have funds in excess of £71,000). I will provide two months’ worth of bank statements at enrolment.

EngD Only

(MSc applicants that would like to be considered for EngD projects should also complete)

I have settled status in the UK, meaning there are no restrictions on how long I can stay in the UK.

I have been or will have been ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the start of the studentship grant. This means I have been normally residing in the UK (apart from temporary or occasional absences).

2. Project Details

Please specify your preferred EngD or MSc by Research project and indicate which research area(s) you are interested in. You will be considered for additional projects as part of the interview process.

Research Areas (select all that apply)

3. Your Details

Title (Mr, Mrs, Ms, Miss, Dr)

Surname

First Name(s)

Date of Birth

Address
(including town and Post Code)

Unitary Authority (County)

Country

Correspondence Address
(including Post Code)

to which all correspondence will be sent, including during vacation. Include postcode

Unitary Authority (County)

Country

Contact Tel No.

Mobile No.

Email Address

How did you find out about the programme?

4. Technical Experience

As well as academic qualifications and practical experience, we look for evidence of your interest in the programme and an understanding of the rigorous demands of postgraduate study.

TIP: The personal statement will be shared with project supervisors and industry partners as part of the short listing process. It is essential, applicants communicate and evidence their full skill set, aligning to the project.

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Please provide evidenced examples demonstrating your interest, motivation for study and technical suitability for the project to which you have applied.

500 word limit

Other information in support of your application.

Please provide evidenced examples to support your statement.

500 word limit

5. Education and Career

You should indicate here details of all POST-SECONDARY education, academic and professional qualifications achieved/predicted (please put official title if awarded) with the most recent first.

University / Institution attended (with dates)	Degree / Qualification title	Main Subject	Degree Pending (predicted classification)	Degree Awarded (classification/grade)	Date of Award

Secondary/Further Education	Dates		Subject/Courses studied
Name(s) of Schools/College(s)	From:	To:	Level (eg GCSE/A) etc with exam results

Details of relevant employment

Employer (with dates)	Period of Employment	Main Duties

Any other qualifications/skills, e.g. proficiency in foreign languages, computer literacy:

Membership of Professional Institute(s) – indicate level:

Current driving licence?

Yes No

6. References (one of whom should be academic)

1. Name		2. Name
Address		Address
Occupation		Occupation
Email		Email
Telephone No		Telephone No

7. Declaration

The Materials and Manufacturing Academy (M2A) is part-funded by an award from the European Social Fund (ESF) 2014-2020 West Wales and the Valleys Operational Programme, which is managed by the Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO) and a grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The Centre for Doctoral Training in Functional Industrial Coatings (COATED) is funded by EPSRC.

I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information given on this Application Form (Sections A, B and C) is true, complete and accurate. I understand that any offer of a place at Swansea University will be based upon the information given on this form. Swansea University reserves the right to establish the authenticity of my application and it reserves the right to cancel my application if it transpires that false or misleading information has been provided in support of this application by me, by my referee or by any other person acting on my behalf. If new information becomes relevant I will contact the M2A Project at M2A@swansea.ac.uk with full details.

I acknowledge that the decision regarding my eligibility to receive EPSRC and/or ESF funding is based on the content of this Application Form, my relocation to an address within West Wales and the Valleys and receipt of 'proof of eligibility' documents listed below:

Passport - to demonstrate my legal right to live and study in the UK during the time of the ESF support and right to work in the UK at the end of my studies. If you do not have a passport it will be necessary to provide another form of identification e.g. birth/adoption certificate or national insurance card/letter.
Bank Statements - to demonstrate to WEFO that I cannot self-fund my studies. You will need to show that you do not have funds in excess of £71,000 by providing us with two recent bank statements.
Degree Certificate(s)/ Transcripts - in support of the qualifications listed above.
Document to verify home address within the West Wales and the Valleys region - This can be in the form of a tenancy agreement, mortgage statement, bank or building society statement, utility bill or council tax correspondence, evidence of registration on electoral roll, full driving licence (EU), correspondence from employer or pension scheme.

You should be aware that the making of misleading statements, omitting material facts or other misrepresentation could have serious consequences and may result in termination of contract.

If accepted onto a Postgraduate programme of study, I agree to abide by the University's rules and regulations as outlined in the Academic Regulations.

I confirm I have read the M2A Privacy Notice and agree to the above declaration and its conditions. Please tick the relevant box.

Yes

SECTION B

Admissions - Supplementary Information

This information is required by the Swansea University Admissions Department to collect standard data, which in turn fully completes your application record. Please note that the data will not form part of the Scholarship selection process.

1. Nationality/Residence

Nationality/ Dual Nationality: Please enter your nationality on the passport you are using to support your application. If you are a national of more than one country, please enter details.

Country/Area of Permanent Residence: Please indicate the country/area in which you have been normally resident, except for periods of ‘temporary absence’ (such as studying outside your main country). If you have indefinite leave to remain in the UK, please upload evidence in the passport upload section.

Have you been a resident (other than holidays) in the UK and/or EU for the three years prior to the start of your postgraduate study? Please tick the relevant box.

Yes No

If NO, please complete the following information

Country		Country
Start Date		Start Date
End Date		End Date
Purpose		Purpose

2. Welsh language correspondence

Please tick ‘Yes’ if you understand the Welsh language and would like to receive all of your correspondence in Welsh.
Please note you do not need to speak Welsh to study at Swansea University and this will have no bearing on the university's decision.

Please tick here to receive correspondence in Welsh

3. General Data Protection Regulation 2018

In connection with the General Data Protection Regulation (2018), Swansea University is required to process the personal data contained within your application form. It may be necessary for the University to obtain additional data and information from you and/or other organisations, as relevant to your application, as part of the University’s admission process. Please see our Recruitment and Admissions Retention Schedule and Data Privacy statements below:
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/media/Retention-Schedeule-.pdf
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/applicant-data-privacy-statement/

4. DECLARATION

I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information given on this form is true, complete and accurate.

I understand that any offer of a place at Swansea University will be based upon the information given within all sections of my application or sent directly to the University in support of my application.

I understand that Swansea University reserves the right to establish the authenticity of my application and to cancel my application if it transpires that false or misleading information has been provided by me, by my referee or by any other person acting on my behalf.

If new information becomes relevant I will contact the University's Admissions Office with full details as soon as possible.

I agree to the above declaration and conditions. Please tick the relevant box.

Yes