Advice for Referees
The following advice is taken from the UCAS website but applies to references
in general
To help the us make a decision on an
application, we need referees to give an assessment of
the suitability of the applicant for the course they have
applied for and, where possible, include the following
points:
- Existing achievement, with
particular reference to subjects relating to the courses for which
they are applying
- Motivation and commitment
towards the chosen course(s)
- Predicted grades where relevant e.g. degree, A level,
BTEC
- Any relevant skills
achievement, whether certificated or not
- Potential (other than
predicted grades)
- Powers of analysis and
independent thought
- Relevant curriculum
enrichment and other activities
- Relevant work experience,
such as work placements, voluntary work, etc
- Proposed career plan
- Where relevant, their
suitability for training for a particular profession
- Any factors, such as
personal circumstances, that may have affected, or might affect
their performance
- Information about any special
needs and other requirements
Remember to not give information about a
student’s health or disability without their agreement.