Attachments
The required application attachments are listed below. Some attachments may be optional or required only from a certain group of applicants. Any documents not listed below will not be considered in the evaluation process.
If any compulsory attachments have not been submitted according to our instructions or in time to meet the given deadline(s), your application will be deemed ineligible and not processed further. The detailed instructions for attachments will be published on the University’s website before the application period opens. The instructions may change between application rounds, and you must make sure to comply with the requirements for the correct round.
1. Copy of an official transcript of records/mark sheet of a higher education degree
A transcript of records or mark sheet is a list of courses and study attainments that a student has completed at an educational institution.
2. Official translation of the transcript into English, Finnish, or Swedish (if needed)
If the official transcript of records is issued in a language other than English, Finnish, or Swedish, an official translation into one of these languages is required in addition to the original language version.
3. Copy of a degree certificate of a higher education degree
If the degree used for proving your eligibility is unfinished at the time of application, a degree certificate is not required in the application phase.
4. Official translation of the degree certificate into English, Finnish, or Swedish (if needed)
If the degree certificate is issued in a language other than English, Finnish, or Swedish, an official translation into one of these languages is required in addition to the original language version.
5. Copy of a valid passport (needed if you are not a Finnish citizen)
A copy of the identification pages of a valid passport with the applicant’s name, date of birth, and nationality. In case the applicant does not hold a valid passport, another official identification document (such as a personal identity card or driving license) stating the same information is accepted. A copy of a passport is not required from citizens of Finland since their nationality is verifiable from a national database.
6. Copy of a residence permit card (if applicable)
A copy of both sides of the residence permit card. The document is required only if you, the applicant, hold one of the following: a valid residence permit in Finland of type A (that is not based on studies), P, P-EU, EU Blue Card, or a certificate of the permanent right of residence of a UK citizen in Finland, or residence card for a family member of an EU or UK citizen residing in Finland.
7. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A curriculum vitae is a document that provides information on the applicant's educational background, work history, international experience, skills and competencies – especially those most applicable to the study programme. The curriculum vitae must be written in English, and should be a maximum of 2 pages in length. It must also clearly highlight the relevant information for assessing International Experience, Research Experience, and Relevant Work Experience as detailed above in Phase 1 of the assessment. Please submit as a .pdf file and include your last name in the filename (e.g. Smith_PsyAct CV.pdf).
8. Research proposal
Write an original plan for research that you might want to conduct for a master's thesis in the Psychology of Physical Activity, Health and Well-being programme. The plan should begin with an introduction that specifies a problem you might like to investigate, indicates why researching the problem is important and spells out what you might aim/expect to find (i.e., research aims or hypotheses). The introduction should include a literature review that defines the most important concepts in the proposal and provides support for your indicated research aims or hypotheses. After the introduction, describe the research methods you could potentially use to investigate your hypotheses. The proposed research must be aligned with the core themes of the Psychology of Physical Activity, Health and Well-being programme. The research plan can be a maximum of 4 (A4 size) pages, including references, and must be written in English using 1.5 line spacing and size 12 Times New Roman font. Please submit as a .pdf file and include your last name in the filename (Smith_PsyAct Research Proposal.pdf).
9. Applicant Introduction and Motivation Video
Record a video in which you provide clear and concise answers to the following questions in English:
- How have your previous studies and experiences prepared you to be a top student in this Master's programme?
- Which aspects of this programme are most exciting or interesting to you and why?
- What knowledge and skills do you expect to gain from this programme, and how will these help you fulfil your career ambitions after graduation?
- What are the possible implications of the research you described in the research proposal?
We strongly recommend rehearsing this several times before the final recording to ensure that the answers are indeed clear and concise, and that they address all four questions above.
Technical instructions for the video:
- The maximum length of the video is 3 minutes.
- The video file must not exceed 1.0 GB in size.
- The video should be submitted as either .mp4 or .mov filetype and include your last name in the filename (e.g. Smith_Motivation.mp4).
- The video must show the applicant speaking, and the applicant must be recognisable.
- Audio quality must be high enough so that the speech of the applicant is comprehensible.
- The language of the video must be English.
10. Letter of recommendation
One reference letter from an academic teacher, supervisor or employer, not related to you, who is familiar with your academic, professional and/or personal qualifications. The referee’s contact information must be stated in the letter. If the document is written in a language other than English, Finnish, or Swedish, an official translation of the document to English, as well as a copy of the original document are required.
