Supporting your application

When you apply to study at GCU, there are some additional documents you will have to send us to ensure you make a successful application.

Statement of purpose

Your personal statement is an extremely important aspect of the application. It gives you the opportunity to share with the university your motivations, background and reasons for applying for this particular course.

Letters of reference

Letters of reference provide the university with additional evidence of your ability to successfully complete your course. Upload or attach your letters of reference to your application, or ask your referees to submit this information directly at admissions@gcu.ac.uk. Please note that references should ideally not be sent in prior to your application being submitted.

Academic and professional certificates

Certificates show us what you have already achieved in your previous academic study as well as any CPD during your employment.

Academic transcripts

Academic transcripts provide the university with full details of the modules you studied at undergraduate level.

Passport (international applicants only)

Please provide a photocopy of your passport identification pages.