Apply to University - Personal Statement Example

Personal ment Address Phone number Email address 7th April Department, Address Application for Master’s Degree in Computer ScienceDear Sir/ MadamI am writing this letter to seek admission for a Master’s Degree in Computer Science Programme hosted by the School of Computing at Edinburgh Napier University. My career choice is to become a computer programmer and a web designer. I chose computer science because it resonates with my background education in IT and provides an avenue to accomplish my life and career goals.

I developed a passion for learning and knowledge consumption since I was young, this course will enable me design websites to help kids learn English and other subjects online.I am interested in studying computer science because I am fascinated by computers and information technology. I have the zeal to know how computers operate and how I can use them to positively influence the world in my own way. English is my second language and I have had some difficulties learning it since I did not have enough learning materials in my native place.

I figured out that if I become a computer expert I can make these materials available to kids who crave for knowledge and, consequently, help in dissemination of knowledge. I have studied Information Technology in my bachelors. The IT course equipped me with basic knowledge and skills in computer programming, web designing in form of HTML, information searching and retrieval and subject indexing and thesaurus construction. These skills and knowledge should give me a head start in computer science.

I do not have any previous work experience as I have just completed my bachelor’s degree in IT. However, during my bachelors I undertook a work placement programme at a nearby high school for two months. My duties were akin to those of a system administrator where I helped the school’s system administrator configure computers and check for security breaches. I also helped students who did not know how to use computers to use them effectively. As a result, I grew my computing and management skills which should prove helpful for this course in the long run.

I have a host of interests and hobbies. However, the ones I love most are to play and watch football, to play chess and to participate in enlightening debates. I believe football is a competitive and passionate sport. This should make me a competitive and passionate person in all my undertakings. Debating helps me grow my English language and vocabulary and equips me with the skills of thinking at my feet and adequately relaying information. Lastly, chess equips one with planning, thinking and overall strategizing skills.

All these skills will be necessary for the task I am aligning myself for.I chose to study in the UK because it is one of the countries that provides suitable environment for international students to pursue education. This is evidenced by nearly 5000 international students studying at Edinburgh Napier University alone. I chose this university because apart from having up-to-date, state of the art facilities, it also has flexible learning programmes through full-time, part-time and distance learning programmes.

Furthermore, the institution is committed to excellence and offers industry-informed courses that have a unique balance of theory and application. Of utmost importance, the institution offers courses accredited by a wide range of professional bodies in the UK and, hence, churns out graduates who are relevant in the job market and economic needs. I would like to school in such an institution. I have attached my resume and my contacts in case additional information is required. Thank you for your consideration of my application.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.Sincerely,(Signature)NameReferencesStewart, M., 2012. How to write the perfect personal statement. Lawrence Township, New Jersey: Peterson’s. Napier.ac.uk., 2014. Computing. Napier, [Online] Available at: [Accessed 7th April 2014]