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    Question on the application form for applying to a master's degree
    Hi, I'm currently in the process of filling out application forms for different universities for master courses. One problem I came across is when filling out the academic section all the forms state to include your qualifications with your most recent first and then a list boxes stating academic qualifications 1 then 2 then 3 etc.

    Do I just include my pending undergraduate degree as I'm in my final year of study, or do I include A-levels as well?

    I been told that A-levels are not considered when applying for masters but I wasn’t sure whether it was necessary to include it in the academic qualifications section or just my degree will suffice?

    This is embarrassing, getting stumped on something as trivial as this, but it wasn’t made very clear so…

    Thank you.
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    Re: Question on the application form for applying to a master's degree
    (Original post by novadragon849)
    Hi, I'm currently in the process of filling out application forms for different universities for master courses. One problem I came across is when filling out the academic section all the forms state to include your qualifications with your most recent first and then a list boxes stating academic qualifications 1 then 2 then 3 etc.

    Do I just include my pending undergraduate degree as I'm in my final year of study, or do I include A-levels as well?

    I been told that A-levels are not considered when applying for masters but I wasn’t sure whether it was necessary to include it in the academic qualifications section or just my degree will suffice?

    This is embarrassing, getting stumped on something as trivial as this, but it wasn’t made very clear so…

    Thank you.
    Bumping this because I have the same question!
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    Re: Question on the application form for applying to a master's degree
    It depends on the wording of the question and the title of the section you are in. Most universities in the current/previous qualifications are simply after your UG/PG qualifications. This is because there is also normally another section for high school grades such as A-levels.

    Also, you're right, most universities won't look at A-level grades for PG study. If you want me to take a look at the application process for you then send me an email or a PM.
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