Hi everyone,
I'm planning to apply for a MA course in European Politics and have to give further information in support of my application. But although having lived in the UK for half a year, I'm still not sure if my English is appropriate. That's why it would be really great if someone could check my letter of motivation (and highlight my mistakes). Thanx a lot in advance!! (never done that before, hope it works! *g*)
Further information
in support of my application
I am a
motivated student at the University ..... and about to graduate this
year. Aiming at an international career in the field of the European Union, I
would welcome the opportunity to participate in the Euromaster’s Programme
offered at the Department of European Studies and Modern Languages. Having done
my Bachelor’s Degree in European Cultural History and thereby endeavoured to
combine different European traditions and politics, I am convinced that the
Euromaster’s programme suits both my intellectual background, my interests and
my ambitious professional targets. I feel that my knowledge of European
Culture, History and Politics, which I acquired during my three years of
undergraduate studies in ..... and ....., will help me to understand
different aspects of European politics, Europe’s external relations, and the
political systems of individual European countries, as well as socio-cultural
European issues. In an intellectually rigorous training in European Cultural
History, Contemporary History, European Studies, English Literature and
Political Sciences I have acquired a broad knowledge of different European
matters like politics, history, culture, languages and literature. As my studies in ...... were very
much focused on interdisciplinarity, I strongly believe that I am able to understand
the major trends in contemporary European and international politics, economics
and society in an interdisciplinary approach. Furthermore, my foundational skills and specific knowledge necessary to
analyse European developments and to undertake research and study at an
advanced level with great success, as well as my skills in analysing and interpreting
complex information and presenting arguments and conclusions effectively both
in writing and orally, make me a suitable candidate for the M.A. programme in Contemporary European Studies: Politics,
Policy and Society with Transatlantic track.
Studying Contemporary
European Studies is especially rewarding for me because I see it as an excellent
endorsement to my undergraduate studies
and it will definitely help me to understand the vast global changes, which
have been taking place in the cultural, technological, economical and political
sector. The concept of studying in up to three different
nations attracts me very much as it offers
the opportunity to engage with scholars and practitioners from various European
countries and institutions and will enable me to deepen my cultural
knowledge of different cultural circles. The international aspects of my current studies reflect my great
interest and curiosity in global education and foreign languages, and my
broad travelling experience in diverse countries all over the world and my
studies at the University of ..... evoked my interest of studying in
different nations and strongly enhanced my confidence of living in a foreign
country. It furthermnore shows that I
am able to express myself in other languages and easily adapt to new
situations. As I am able to speak German and English fluently, and
because I have a good level of French and Italian as well as basic knowledge of
Portuguese and Japanese, I feel that this course is especially appropritate
because it enhances my language abilities. Moreover, I know how to deal with cultural differences due to my leading
role in the ERASMUS-programme at the University of ........
I am very attracted by the
Euromasters programme because it offers exactly the courses I am eager to learn
about, such as European Politics, Policy and Society and this at internationally recognised leading universities. My
work placement at the German National Parliament provided me with professional
work experience in the field of politics and enforced my desire to do my M.A.
in this area. As I anticipate a job in a wide range of careers, including
academic, professional, commercial, diplomatic and governmental positions, I
believe that the programme will enable me to pursue my career aspirations and will enable me to
work in the type of employment that I am seeking.
After an in-depth search on
the internet, I have come to the conclusion that the University of Bath
with its special course offer will completely live up to my expectations of
postgraduate studies. I am aware that the standards will be very high, and that
workloads will be demanding. However, I think that I have always proven that I
can cope with a huge workload and high pressure, which can be seen by my broad
array of extra-curricular activities, which were, as well as my university
studies, very demanding and occupied much of my time. Furthermore, I believe
that the small classes, the careful attention toward the individual student’s
needs and aspirations and the excellent teaching quality will compensate my
hard work.
I am convinced that my envisaged studies will provide me with a
structured, systematic approach in order to understand international political,
strategic, economic, social and cultural issues in Europe and in the United
States. As you will have noticed, I have a deep interest in international
matters and I am also very curious to study in different cultures and different
languages as I am ambitious to learn more everyday. I hope that I was able to
show you that I am aware of the consequences and hardships, but also the
benefits and profits which your graduate programme offers to me and I am sure
that my genuine interest in other peoples, other civilisations and other ways
of life will make my graduate Euromaster studies a wonderful and rewarding
experience.