Application Form

Please read the Guidelines for Applicants, which can be found at the back of the
application form.
When complete please email the application form to : direct@mmu.ac.uk
or post to : Direct Admissions Team, Recruitment & Admissions, Manchester
Metropolitan University, Business School & Student Hub, Lower Chatham Street,
Manchester, M15 6BH
1. Personal Details (Please complete in BLOCK CAPITALS where handwritten)
Title :

Miss

Gende
r

Surname/Family Name : Khan

First Name(s)/Given Name :
Date of Birth :
Addres
ses

Male

Female

Previous surname (if applicable) :

Ayfar

19/09/1978

Correspondence (This address will be used for

all correspondence)

Home (if different from correspondence

address)

250,block-3,sector C-1,township lahore

Pakistan

Postcode 54770
Email :

Postcode

ayfarkhan@gmail.com

Telephone numbers (please include full country and area codes)

Mobile :

(92) 03464689143

Other contact number : (92) 042 35111833

Applications for nursing and education courses only

Nursing NMC PIN number :

Teacher reference number :

2. List the programme(s) you wish to apply for

Name of programme

MSc Public

Relations

Campus

Mode
of
Study

Proposed
date
of entry
Month Year

Entry
Point/
Level

The new
75m
Business
School at our
All Saints
Campus,
Manchester

Full time

sept

Master
s

2016

3. Nationality and residence details

Country of birth : Pakistan

Country of permanent residence : Pakistan

Nationality : Pakistan
Applicants not born in the United Kingdom, please answer the following questions

(Tick the

box if your answer to the question is yes.)

Are you a non-EU citizen currently

resident in the UK?
If you have checked the box please provide
the following information in order to assist us
in making an assessment of your tuition fee
status.
Date of first entry to the UK : 1/2016
Date of most recent entry to the UK :
(excluding holidays)

Do you need a visa to study in the UK?

If you have checked the box, please provide your

passport number : QN4117392
If you did not check the box, under what
immigration category will you enter the UK :
Have you previously been granted a visa to study
in the UK?
If yes, please attach a copy of any such visas to
your application form.

Have you been granted Indefinite Leave to

Enter/
Remain in the UK? If yes, please provide a
copy
of your ILR status as evidence.
If you are a non-British EU National who is not living in the UK, will you have been resident in the EU
for 3 years prior to the 1st of September of the year in which the course begins?
4. English language
All applicants must provide evidence that they meet the minimum English Language
requirements for their chosen course.
Do you hold any English language qualifications? Yes

No

Do you intend to sit an English language qualification before coming to study at MMU? Yes

No

Please confirm below which English Language qualification you have completed or will
be sitting. Attach copies of the certificate(s) for completed qualifications.
Please note, if you require a Tier 4 visa there are specific minimum English language
requirements.
Name of English language
qualification
Type of test taken

Awarding
body/College/University

Date
qualification
obtained/date
you are taking
the qualification

Result

5. Qualifications held
Please list all subjects taken, whatever the result, in chronological order. Continue on a
separate sheet if necessary. Please provide copies of certificates/transcripts for the
most recently completed qualification.
Level

Subject

Date completed

Name of
college/university and
country

Result

Masters

Film and tv production

12/07/2013

3.80/4.0

Bachelors
of arts

Huminaties

23 june 1997

ICS department,university
of the Punjab.
university of the Punjab.

6.

330/800

Qualifications pending

Please list qualifications you are currently studying for or in respect of which you are
awaiting results, including details of modules being studied this academic session, if
applicable. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary.
Level

7.

Subject

Date to be
completed

Name of
college/university and
country

Predicted
result

Work history

Give details of your work experience, training and employment.

Job title
Nature of work/training

Name and address of

employer

Full or
parttime

Start
date

End date

Worked with:, Place as :

Communication or PR
Manager

ThinkCircle Design Studio.

Full time

2010

Present

Marhaba Laboraties Pakistan

Group of companies

Full time

2008

2010

Worked with:,Place
as :Brand Manager

Worked with:,Place as :
Communication Manager
Worked with: Place as :
Product Manager

Global Standard,Pakistan Office

GS ,Group Holdings ,Korea
Blue Crystal Solutions(UK)Pakistan Office ,

Full time
Full time

2004

2008
2004

2002

8. Personal statement
Please provide a personal statement that sets out your reasons for undertaking the
course. If you are applying for postgraduate study this is your opportunity to tell
selectors about your area of interest.
Desire, Vision & Dreams ..Our doubts are traitors, And make us lose the good we oft may
win By fearing to attempt." - William Shakespeare.The future probably belongs to people
who see possibilities before they become obvious. It belongs to those very travelers who
pierce through the clouds of oblivion with the force of their determination.I've always
believed that the answer to my destiny lies in creating the results that I desire. To tread
upon the hallowed grounds of a successful and fruitful career, I must determine the shape
that my actions will take, and trust in their finality. This, I am confident will lead me on to
the roads of my destiny.By the time I was doing intern ship in Publicis Pakistan, I realized
that the only thing I could do really well was write. Excellent expression way in English
helped me write many slogans,creative writing for print and electronic media., I am
confident enough to express myself in a language, which (although not my mother
tongue), is no longer alien to me.Starting with summer training at Paragon Pvt Ltd, an
advertising multinational firm, I can trace my fascination for Advertising and Public
Relations (PR) influence my interest in the same, which developed slowly and steadily into
a career option.During the latter half of my careers years, I was introduced to the dynamic
and metamorphic consumer market as well as the Advertising and PR scenario in Pakistan.
I realized the need to adapt my career angle to suit its ever-changing needs. For the same
reason, I took up a Masters program in Communication studies from ICS, University of the
Punjab, Lahore. During the later half of my graduation years, I was introduced to the
dynamic and metamorphic freelancer in advertising ,photography, design and editorial
fields . I've always been a strong communicator and people person. I also like a fast-paced,
high-energy environment so a career in media is just a natural path for me.Fuelled by the
desire to delve further into the field of media management, I took up graduate studies in
'tv Production ' at the ICS, University of the Punjab, Lahore.. I also attended many
workshops, including a well-recognized and reputed Nikon Camera workshop on
Photography and Videography conducted by the Camasita (Pakistan) to gain expertise in
the field of Photography.Introspecting today, I believe that my study in the field of
Communications Media' has provided me with a good base for further study in Public
Relations.A true picture of the corporate world and an exposure to the media environment
in Pakistan push me into thinking about the interaction between business houses and
professional advertising and public relations agencies for commercial success.Today, since
the need for corporate communication is inherent in the very nature of present day
industry and the government, the many 'publics' with their conflicting interests need to be
managed by professionals with result-oriented communication in different media.The
Pakistani PR scene is fast starting to resemble the PR scenario in the developed world.
There is a growing recognition of the need to co-relate the traditional outlook towards
public management with the systematic organization and execution of effective
communication programs to keep in lieu with present trends.Advertising agencies such as
Orient Mcckann ,Publicis ,red communications have specialized PR divisions to offer
diverse communication services to their clients. Over the years, several PR agencies have
also been set up in Pakistan. Many PR agencies such as Publicis,Orient Mcckann have
opted for tie-ups with foreign companies to globalize their operations, increasing the
demand for a wholesome communication package other than just advertising.To my mind,
a real career in Public Relations cannot be made until one studies it, not purely for its

academic appeal but in the hope that it will shed light on the best road ahead. Since the
excellence of corporate communications lies in its effectiveness, there is certainly a need
for academically trained professionals who are taught to be more strategic and
technologically competent.However, Public relations in Pakistan is only 25 years old and is
still struggling with a growing demand for its transition into a more professional and
desired discipline of business. Except for a few part-time study programs, offered by
median private institutions, there is very little development of PR as a separate and
specialized academic and practical field of study in Pakistan.Since the United kingdom is a
country known for its schools and advanced media systems, I find the need to train myself
in a specialized institute in the U.K- one that will consider my knowledge as a steppingstone to higher education, and help me expand my horizon. An advanced skill in
communication in close co-ordination with the roots of management is what I believe is
essentially something I will gain, when I acquire a master's degree in Public Relations.As I
browsed through the list of schools, I narrowed down a few selected ones according to
their course structures. Your university fulfils all my requirements of a well-designed
course: adequate facilities, broad curricula, flexible course structures and practical
training opportunities.I am aware that intensive study in a specialized field is a difficult
task to achieve and excel at. But I strongly believe that what we persist in doing becomes
easier for us to do; not because the nature of the thing has changed, but because the
power to do it has increased.I know where to direct the force of my will, to ensure that my
career doesn't lay within the ruins of indecisiveness. In this decision alone, I choose the
only path that shall lead me to certain success in your program.
9. Referees (please note that it is your responsibility to contact your referees and ensure
your references reach MMU)
Name

Institution/organisation

Relationship to you

Rao Zanib Umar

Think Circle

Professional

Dr.Ahsan AKhtar Naz

Insititute of communication
studies,university of the punjab

Teacher

10.DECLARATION

I declare that the information on this form is correct.

I understand that any offer of a place is subject to my acceptance of the Universitys terms
and conditions.
I accept that if I do not fully comply with these requirements Manchester Metropolitan
University reserves the right to cancel my application.
I agree that Manchester Metropolitan University may record and process the information
contained in this form and the Self-declaration form for statistical and administrative
reasons in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
Applicants signature : Ayfar Khan

Date :

25/10/2015

(if you are completing the application form electronically, please type your full name into the
signature space)

Application checklist
Please check that you have included the following with your application form:
Personal Statement
Reference(s) or have arranged for it to be sent separately

(we will require a minimum of one reference

before we can process your application)

Self-declaration form (section 11)

Copies of your qualifications
Copy of your English Language qualification if you have already taken it.
Link to digital portfolio / blog web address

(Manchester School of Art applicants only)

11.Self-declaration form
This section of the application form will not be used for selection purposes.
11.1

Disability / Special Needs

Please enter the appropriate code if you have a disability, which may in some way affect your studies
or may require special facilities or treatment.
NO
08 Two or more impairments and/or medical conditions
51 A specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or AD(H)D
53 A social/communication impairment such as Aspergers syndrome/other autistic spectrum disorder
54 A long standing illness or health condition such as cancer, HIV, diabetes, chronic heart disease, or
epilepsy
55 A mental health condition, such as depression, schizophrenia or anxiety disorder
56 A physical impairment or mobility issues, such as difficulty using arms or using a wheelchair or
crutches
57 Deaf or a serious hearing impairment
58 Blind or a serious visual impairment uncorrected by glasses
96 A disability, impairment or medical condition that is not listed above

11.2

Criminal Convictions

Please read the Guidelines for Applicants before replying to this question.
If you have a relevant conviction that is not spent please tick the box, otherwise leave it blank.

11.3 Ethnic Origin

Complete this section only if you have shown in section 3 of the form that your country of permanent
residence is in the UK.
Please enter the code from the list of ethnic origin terms below which you feel most closely describes
your ethnic origin.
32
10
15
21
22
29
31
32
33
34

White
Gypsy Traveller
Black or Black British Caribbean
Black or Black British African
Other Black background
Asian or Asian British Indian
Asian or Asian British Pakistani
Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi
Chinese

39
42
43
49
50
80
90
98

Other Asian background

Mixed White & Black African
Mixed White & Asian
Other Mixed background
Arab
Other Ethnic background
Ethnicity not known
Prefer not to say

Guidelines for Applicants

Please read this section carefully. We aim to
process your application quickly and efficiently.
Most delays can be avoided by following the
information given below.
You should not use this form to apply for
courses leading to the following qualifications:

First degrees, HND, Foundation Degree (fulltime and sandwich courses) applications
should be submitted via UCAS
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
applications should be submitted via UTT
(UCAS Teacher Training)
Graduate Diploma in Law (full-time), Law
Professional Course (full-time) and Bar
Vocational Course applications should be
made through the professional body, please
check procedure at
www.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate
Research Masters, MPhil, PhD programmes http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/
apply/postgraduate-research-course/

The information you give us on your application

form will be used in accordance with the
Universitys Data Protection Policy:
www.mmu.ac.uk/policy
Some courses may have a deadline by which
applications should be received. Please check
the information for your chosen course at
www.mmu.ac.uk/study or contact Course
Enquiries on 0161 247 6969.
1. Personal details
Previous surname
If you have changed your name by marriage or
otherwise, state your previous surname or
family name.
Correspondence address
This address and your email address will be
used for all correspondence unless an
alternative is provided.
Permanent home address
If different from Correspondence address.
2. Details of the courses you wish to apply
for
Please list your course choices in order of
preference.
You should indicate which campus you wish to
study at. Some courses are offered at more
than one campus and others may be only be
available at a specific location.
Some courses are available with start dates
other than September. If you wish to
commence a course at a different time please
indicate in the Month of Entry box.
3. Nationality/Residence/Visa details
Please complete this section as fully as possible
to help us make an assessment of your tuition
fee status.

Visa requirement
In order to support the processing of
documentation required for visa applications,
applicants requiring a visa to study in the UK
should indicate by ticking the appropriate box.
If you are entering the UK under a different visa
please indicate under which Tier you are
entering the UK.
4. English language
If English is not your first language you will
need to enter details of your English language
qualification. You should also enclose a copy of
your certificate / test report with your
application.
5&6. Entry qualifications
Please check the entry requirements of the
course(s) for which you are applying.
Please provide copies of certificates/transcripts
(not originals) for all completed qualifications.
For example, if you are applying for
postgraduate study please provide a copy of
your undergraduate degree certificate or
transcript. Applicants with qualifications in a
language other than English should attach a
certificated English transcript to the form.
7. Work history
Please include all your work experience and
training, paid or unpaid, full-time or part-time.
This is particularly helpful in enabling us to
assess the information provided in your
personal statement.
8. Personal statement
Enter here any further information you may
wish to offer in support of your application.
Admissions tutors will be interested in the
reasons for your choice of course(s), your
career aspirations, and relevant experience and
information concerning your intellectual, social,
sporting or other interests. You should also
give details of any non-examined subjects you
are studying. If you have been out of
education for some time, please outline any
relevant experience that may be taken into
account in lieu of formal qualifications, either at
home or in voluntary or paid work.
9. References
Some courses will require more than one
reference, one of which should be from
someone who can comment on your academic
suitability for the course.
Please note that it is your responsibility to
contact your referees and to ensure that
references reach MMU.
Please note that we will accept references on
the reference form, by email direct from the
referee (from a company / institution email
address) or on headed paper from the referee.
All references sent separately from your
application form must be clearly marked with
the name of the applicant.

10. Declaration
Any offer of a place you may receive is made
on the understanding that in accepting it you
agree to abide by the rules and regulations of
the University and by signing this form you are
confirming your agreement.
The full notice Conditions Applicable to the
Provision of the Manchester Metropolitan
Universitys (MMU) Education Services is
available on the University website http://www.mmu.ac.uk/studenthandbook/
Should you become a student of the University,
this notice shall be the term of any contract
between you and the University. Any offer of a
place made to you by the University is made on
the basis that in accepting such an offer you
signify your consent to the incorporation of this
notice as a term of any such contract.
11.
12. Self-declaration form
This section of the application form will not be
used for selection purposes.
11a. Disability, special needs or medical
condition codes
We aim to create an environment that enables
all students to participate fully in university life.
To help us make any reasonable adjustments
that may be necessary, please use the codes
listed in section 11a to indicate your specific
needs.
11b. Declaration of a criminal conviction
To help us reduce the risk of harm or injury to
our students and staff caused by the criminal
behaviour of other students, we must know
about any relevant criminal convictions that an
applicant has. Please read the following
carefully.
If you have a relevant criminal conviction
that is not spent, you should tick the box,
otherwise leave it blank.
If you tick the box, you will not be automatically
excluded from the application process.
What does spent mean?
If a person does not re-offend during their
rehabilitation period, their conviction becomes
spent (as defined by The Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act 1974). Convictions that are
spent are not considered to be relevant and
you should not reveal them. You should note
that certain offences are never spent.
You should be aware that certain professions or
occupations such as (but not limited to)
teaching, healthcare, law, accountancy, social
work and courses involving work with children
or vulnerable adults, including the elderly or
sick people, are exempt from the Rehabilitation
of Offenders Act 1974 and different rules apply
with regard to the disclosure of information
about criminal convictions.
More information on offences and rehabilitation
periods can be found at

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ne
w-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offendersact-1974
What is a relevant criminal conviction?
Relevant criminal offences include convictions,
cautions, admonitions, reprimands, final
warnings, bind over orders or similar involving
one or more of the following:

Any kind of violence (including but not

limited to) threatening behaviour, offences
concerning the intention to harm or offences
which resulted in actual bodily harm.
Offences listed in the Sex Offences Act 2003.
The unlawful supply of controlled drugs or
substances where the conviction concerns
commercial drug dealing or trafficking.
Offences involving firearms.
Offences involving arson.
Offences listed in the Terrorism Act 2006.

If your conviction involved an offence similar to

those set out above, but was made by a court
outside of Great Britain, and that conviction
would not be considered as spent under the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, you
should tick the box.
Warning, penalty notices for disorder (PNDs),
anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOs) or violent
offender orders (VOOs) are not classed as
convictions for the purpose of this section,
unless you have contested a PND or breached
the terms of an ASBO or VOO and this has
resulted in a criminal conviction.
How will the University handle my
application if I declare a relevant criminal
conviction?
If you tick the box you will not be automatically
excluded from the application process.
The information concerning criminal convictions
will be passed to the appointed persons at the
University. In line with best admission practice,
they will consider your application separately
from your academic and achievement merits.
During this consideration, the University may
ask you to provide further information about
your conviction. If the University is satisfied,
your application will proceed in the normal way
although it may add certain conditions to any
offer it makes. Otherwise the University will
notify you of its decision.
Failure to declare a relevant criminal conviction
may result in expulsion from the University.
All information concerning criminal convictions
will be treated sensitively, confidentially and
managed in accordance with the Data
Protection Act 1998.
What if I receive a relevant criminal
conviction after I have applied?
If you are convicted of a relevant criminal
offence after you have applied, you must tell

the University by contacting the Admissions

Office.
11c. Ethnicity

Complete this section only if you have shown in

section 3 of the form that your country of
permanent residence is in the UK.