Postgraduate reference
Reply 1
Just ask your personal tutor. Often the reference is not that important, just needs to show that you were in good standing with no particular issues.
Reply 2
Hi there,
There are 3 ways you could go about this:
1.
Just ask your personal tutor. There is a chance that given that you probably had not spent a lot of time with her, that you simply didn't know each other well enough to build a rapport. Even if she did not necessarily like you, that does not mean that she won't give you a fair and honest reference that is an accurate representation of your character and work.
2.
Consider other staff as academic references. Think back on all the tutors that taught you in your final year (or second year) and consider whether they could provide you a reference. Your tutors will have most likely spent more time with you than your personal tutor and would be able to vouch for your academic contributions. They don't necessarily need to have taught you for a whole year, maybe just a module.
3.
Contact the university and ask if they would consider a professional reference. You could reach out to the university's admissions team and explain the situation you are in and ask if they would consider a professional reference as an alternative. Universities don't normally require a reference and it is possible that they would consider your application without.
I hope this helps 🙂
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