How to apply

The International Master in Central and East European, Russian and Eurasian Studies (IMCEERES) programme welcomes applications from students around the world.

You can apply as a self-funded student or you can apply for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship. Please note the deadline for scholarship applications is 26 January 2024.

Applicants must apply online and submit the necessary supporting documentation with the online application. 

Please read the information below and the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Information very carefully before starting your application.

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Guide to Applying Online

Do I have to apply online for a postgraduate taught degree?
Yes. To apply for a postgraduate taught degree you must apply online. We are unable to accept your application by any other means.

Do I need to complete and submit the application in a single session?
No. You have 42 days to submit your application once you begin the process. You may save and return to your application as many times as you wish to update information, complete sections or upload additional documents such as your final transcript or your language test certificate.

What documents do I need to provide to make an application?
As well as completing your online application fully, it is essential that you submit the following documents:

  • A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)
  • A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained
  • Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
  • Two supporting reference letters on headed paper. Academic references are preferred.  References should be dated within the last 24 months.
  • Evidence of your English Language ability (if your first language is not English). Please see below for accepted English-language proficiency tests.
  • CV
  • A copy of the photo page of your passport
  • Scholarship Application Form

Please note, in order to be considered for a scholarship for entry in September 2024, you MUST have submitted ALL of the above documents by 26 January 2024, the exception being the English language certificate, this can be uploaded after the outcome of the schoalrship competition and will not impact your eligibility for consideration for a schoalrship. 

Do my supporting documents need to be submitted online?
Yes, please upload the supporting documents with your application.

How do I provide my references?
You must either upload the required references to your online application or ask your referees to send the references to the University as we do not contact referees directly. There are two main ways that you can provide references: you can either upload references on headed paper when you are making an application using the Online Application or you can ask your referee to email the reference directly to erasmusreferences@glasgow.ac.uk.  If your referees are submitting via email then you should include a document in the reference section stating the name and email address of your referee. We will then cross reference this with the emailed references and upload the reference to your application.

Can I email my supporting documents?
No. We cannot accept email submissions of your supporting documents.

Guidance notes for using the online application

These notes are intended to help you complete the online application form accurately, they are also available within the help section of the online application form. If you experience any difficulties accessing the online application then you should visit the Application Troubleshooting/FAQs page.

You are also reminded to ensure the following:

  • Name and Date of birth: must appear exactly as they do on your passport. Please take time to check the spelling and lay-out.
  • Contact Details: Correspondence address/Email. All contact relevant to your application will be sent to this email address including the offer letter(s). If your email address changes, please contact us as soon as possible.
  • Choice of course: Please select carefully the course you want to study. As your application will be sent to the admissions committee for each course you select it is important to consider at this stage why you are interested in the course and that it is reflected in your application. See above for details on selecting the course.
  • Education and Qualifications: Please complete this section as fully as possible indicating any relevant Higher Education qualifications starting with the most recent. Complete the name of the Institution (s) as it appears on the degree certificate or transcript.
  • English Language Proficiency: Please state the date of any English language test taken (or to be taken) and the award date (or expected award date if known).
  • Employment and Experience: Please complete this section as fully as possible with all employments relevant to your course. Additional details may be attached in your personal statement/proposal where appropriate.
  • References: 
    • You must upload 2 reference letters at time of application.
    • At least one must be academic and, if appropriate, the other from the student’s most recent employer.
    • References must:
      • be dated within the last 2 years of the date of submission of your application.
      • be on headed paper, or have an official stamp
      • be signed (either digitally or by hand)
    • If your referee prefers their reference to remain confidential, they can email the reference to erasmusreferences@glasgow.ac.uk, provided the email is from your referee’s professional email account and contains their full employee name and address.  We will not accept references sent from personal email addresses or via a third-party.
    • When completing your application, please do not enter your referee details, as we are unable to contact your referee.

Applications will be reviewed and offers made after the scholarhip closing date in 26 January 2024.  

Entry Requirements

You should have a 2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent in a relevant social science or humanities subject. Applicants from other subject backgrounds will be considered.
You can check your country-specific requirements on our country information pages.

English Language Requirements: 
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

  • overall score 6.5
  • no sub-test less than 6.0

Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

Common equivalent English language qualifications

  • TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome) 
    • 79; with Reading 13; Listening 12; Speaking 18; Writing 21
    • Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements , this includes TOEFL mybest.
  • PTE Academic
    • 59 with minimum 59 in all subtests
    • Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
  • Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
    • 176 overall, no subtest less than 169
    • Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
  • Oxford English Test
    • Oxford ELLT 7
    • R&L@ OIDI level no less than 6 with Reading: 21-24 Listening 15-17
    • W&S:OIDI level no less than 6
  • Trinity College Tests
    • Integrated Skills in English II & III & IV: ISEII Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests.
  • University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses
    • Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.

Alternatives to English Language qualification

  • Degree from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
    • students must have studied for a minimum of 2 years at Undergraduate level, or 9 months at Master's level, and must have complete their degree in that majority-English speaking country and within the last 6 years
  • Undergraduate 2+2 degree from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
    • students must have completed their final two years study in that majority-English speaking country and within the last 6 years

For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) but we do not require a specific UKVI SELT for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.

What do I do if…

my language qualifications are below the requirements?
The University’s English for Academic Study Unit offers a range of Pre-Sessional Courses to bring you up to entry level. The course is accredited by BALEAP, the UK professional association for academic English teaching; see Links.

my language qualifications are not listed here?
Please contact University of Glasgow - Study - Enquire

 

Required Documents

The following documents are required:

  • Degree Certificate (and an official translation)
    NB: Students who have not yet completed their degree can also apply.  Please provide academic transcripts to date.  Offers of a place on the programme will be conditional pending receipt of the final degree result.  Applications will be considered for scholarship but any offer of a scholarship will also be conditional until the final degree result is confirmed. See ‘Note on conditional offers’ below.
  • Official academic transcript(s), translated in to English (official translation) and showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained
  • Two supporting reference letters on official headed paper. 
    • You must upload 2 reference letters at time of application.
    • At least one must be academic and, if appropriate, the other from the student’s most recent employer.
    • References must:
      • be dated within the last 2 years of the date of submission of your application.
      • be on headed paper, or have an official stamp
      • be signed (either digitally or by hand)
    • If your referee prefers their reference to remain confidential, they can email the reference to erasmusreferences@glasgow.ac.uk, provided the email is from your referee’s professional email account and contains their full employee name and address.  We will not accept references sent from personal email addresses or via a third-party.
    • When completing your application, please do not enter your referee details, as we are unable to contact your referee.
  • English Language Proficiency (if your first language is not English)
    NB.  In cases where it is not possible to provide proof of language qualification at this stage, applications will still be accepted but any offer of a place on the programme or of a scholarship will be conditional until the test result is received & verified by Admissions.  See ‘Note on conditional offers’ below.
  • A copy of the photo page of your passport
  • CV – we highly recommend that you use the Europass CV format
  • Scholarship application form

Please note, in order to be considered for a scholarship, you MUST have submitted ALL of the above documents by 26 January 2024. If your application status is ‘Holding for Documents’ then you will NOT be considered for a scholarship unless you submit the required documents by 26 January 2024. The only exception to this is English language proficiency certificates, and final degree certificates and transcripts where an applicant is still currently studying.

Note: Conditional offers
An applicant who is completing the final year of his/her first degree or who has yet to provide the required evidence of proficiency in English will be considered for entry to the CEERES programme but will not receive an unconditional offer of a place on the programme until we have received his/her final degree and/or English language test results. In such cases you may be made a conditional offer on finishing your degree at the required grade and/or obtaining the required English language test results. This documentation must be submitted to CEERES via the University of Glasgow before you can enrol on the CEERES programme.

Application Deadlines

For entry in September 2024:

  • Scholarship applications: 26 January 2024
  • Self-funded applications: 1 May 2024