Faculty of Science and Engineering

References for Jobs

When applying for jobs or post-graduate programmes you will need a letter of reference from your Course Leader, Personal Tutor or Project Supervisor. Ensure you do the following to make sure you have a good reference:

  • Ask permission from someone appropriate who will be enthusiastic about you.
  • Give your referee plenty of time as they will probably be busy.
  • Provide your referee with your CV and details about the position you are applying for to help them.
  • Include a stamped and addressed envelope for sending in the reference or for the returning it to you.
  • If you should need to obtain an extra transcript there will a charge of £20 for a standard copy - ask the School Office re the cost of a transcript with full curriculum details.